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RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks—what actually works?

That’s funny, I had a tarp fly off during a storm and land in my driveway—didn’t realize til the morning. I’ve wondered about those patch tapes too, b...

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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter—are you checking yours?

That’s exactly how I felt last week—except I managed to drop my phone into the insulation. Rookie move. I’m still figuring out what’s “normal” up ther...

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RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache

Honestly, I kinda get why they want all the paperwork, but I don’t think it’s always that outdated. When I bought my place, the inspector actually had...

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RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m still on the fence about doing it myself. My house is a one-story ranch, so it’s not super high up, but even t...

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

Yeah, I totally get that—sometimes you just want to keep things simple. I’m new to all this and honestly, the idea of needing special tools or having ...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

I get the appeal of trusses for snow loads, but honestly, I kinda wish I’d pushed harder for rafters when we bought our place. We’re in a milder area,...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

I’ve actually looked into green roofs a bit since moving out here (we’re about a mile from the water). The idea sounds awesome—plants, insulation, les...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

I’m right there with you on the rinsing thing. I thought it sounded a little overkill at first, but after a couple salty storms, I started hosing mine...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

I've been thinking about one of those attic fans too, but I'm still on the fence. My neighbor swears it cut his AC use down noticeably, but he's also ...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Haha, that's awesome. I've mostly done the hose test from the top, but now you've got me curious. Last fall, I found a tennis ball and a bunch of sogg...

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RE: Eco-friendly roof upgrades that won't break the bank

I put sedum mats on my porch roof last year too, and honestly, I was skeptical at first (plants on a roof? really?) but they've held up surprisingly w...

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