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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

That lines up with what I’ve seen. I tried those “lifetime” silicone collars on my last place (asphalt shingles, Midwest winters), and they started cr...

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RE: thinking about asphalt shingles—worth it or regret waiting to happen?

Interesting you mention the algae-resistant shingles—do they really hold up noticeably better over time? I’ve heard mixed things, but it’s tough to se...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

That’s a good point—honestly, I’ve found it tricky to tell because my attic’s not super accessible, and sometimes the stains look the same whether it’...

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RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?

I get the drainage concern, but I’m not convinced internal drains are always the answer. My neighbor put in one of those retrofit kits with the overfl...

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RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids

I’ve definitely felt that tension between double-checking things and just being “that guy” who slows everything down. On my last reno, I caught a weir...

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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

That sounds all too familiar... I’ve noticed on my place (built in ‘03) the windows aren’t great either—single-hung, cheap seals, and a few have fogge...

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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

I get where you’re coming from, but is it always that black and white? I mean, I’ve seen some newer gasket designs that claim to handle expansion and ...

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RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof—any tips?

Curious if you've noticed a significant difference in lifespan between CertainTeed premium shingles and standard ones in moderate climates? I've been ...

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