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patricia_evans
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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
- Not sure I totally buy the “metal roofs are always noisy” thing. Ours is metal, and with decent insulation, I barely notice rain unless it’s a real downpour. - Heat cables - honestly, I found them kind of overrated. ...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Not sure I buy the whole “swap boots every season” idea. Seems like overkill unless you’ve got a known problem spot. - - That’s my worry too. The boot itself might look fine, but if the caulk or flashing is shot, you’...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
- Tried the copper strips too, but honestly, the price just didn’t make sense for me either. I get that they last longer, but I’m not convinced it’s worth double (or triple?) the cost up front. - Went with zinc like you ...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
- Tried zinc strips last year - honestly, not a game changer for me. - 100% agree. Had to do a ton of scraping first. - After the last big storm, moss seemed to come back like it never left. Maybe all that rain just g...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That’s the part I keep getting stuck on. My attic’s got gable vents at both ends, plus soffits and a ridge vent. I thought more was better, but now I’m reading that too many vents can actually mess up the airflow pattern...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
- Tried the stainless steel pads (the kind for scrubbing pots, right?) in a couple spots last fall. They *seem* to be holding up - no rust yet, but it’s only been one winter. I’m not convinced they’ll last as long as cop...