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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Maple seeds are relentless. I get the same thing every spring - thousands of those little “helicopters” spinning down and wedging themselves wherever they can. It’s not just maples, either; we’ve got a big sweetgum that ...
RE: New Discussion
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with ridge vent baffles on my place - slight drop in temp, but nothing dramatic. My roof’s got a pretty shallow pitch too, and airflow just isn’t great no matter what I try. The baffles ...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
I get where you’re coming from on the walk-arounds, but honestly, I’ve found that unless you’re up there during or right after a heavy rain, a lot of stuff just gets missed. I tried those stick-in moisture sensors last y...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
Yeah, hardware cloth isn’t the prettiest, but it’s tough to beat for keeping critters out. I’ve tried those plastic “critter-proof” vents before - squirrels chewed right through in less than a year. Metal mesh with small...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I get where you’re coming from. Complex rooflines definitely up the odds for leaks, especially around new penetrations. I debated the same thing - my last house had a straightforward gable and no issues, but our current ...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
Good points on the box vents. I went with ridge vents myself because our roofline was pretty visible from the street, and aesthetics mattered a bit more to us. But honestly, looking back, I'm not sure the extra cost was ...
RE: Storm wrecked my yard - here's why I'm glad I called in help
Yeah, fabric alone rarely cuts it with clay. I learned the hard way too - thought I'd solved it with gravel, but turns out without proper slope, even gravel can pool water. Ended up installing a French drain system, and ...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
Ha, I feel your pain. My gutters are practically leaf magnets too - especially in fall. I've looked into green roofs myself, and from what I've read, they're pretty low-maintenance once established. The initial setup see...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Totally agree on samples being key - saved me from a costly mistake once. I ordered from a local supplier who was great about sending multiple samples quickly, and their customer service was solid when I had questions. S...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
I've noticed similar issues myself, even when I was careful about storage conditions. You're onto something with humidity - I've had days where the welds just wouldn't cooperate, and it turned out the humidity was unusua...
RE: metal vs shingles for heavy snow - what holds up better?
Had shingles for years, then switched to metal about 5 winters ago. Honestly, metal sheds snow way better - no more roof raking nightmares. Bit pricier upfront, but long-term durability seems worth it...plus, the sound o...