patriciar66
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RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic—Malarkey worth it?

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually noticed a difference after switching to lighter shingles, even before I fixed my attic vents. Maybe it’...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

I get the urge to just get it done before the weather turns, but yeah, cold shingles are a pain. I tried bending them on a chilly morning once—felt li...

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

We tried something similar with layered plantings, but honestly, the salt air still did a number on our gutters and flashing. Maybe we didn't choose d...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

I've found the hose test helpful too, but honestly, pollen buildup isn't usually my biggest issue. Leaves and twigs seem way more problematic around h...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

Good tips here, especially the clear marking paint trick—never thought of that one. I've tried the red chalk myself, and yeah, it sticks around longer...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Impact-resistant windows definitely make sense if you're dealing with heavy storms regularly. I'm still on the fence about gutter guards, though... in...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Couldn't have said it better myself. I'm usually skeptical about warranties and installer promises—seen too many cases where they're not worth the pap...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

Yeah, warranties always seem a bit optimistic to me. Even when you follow instructions to a T, materials degrade faster than advertised. Had a similar...

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RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts

I've tried the pencil outline trick myself, but honestly, it gets confusing if there's multiple spots close together. Has anyone had luck using moistu...

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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip

Passive vents definitely have their moments, but radiant barriers aren't always the silver bullet they're made out to be. Installed one myself a coupl...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Did my garage with metal roofing sheets a couple years back. I get what you mean about all the "best deal" claims online—it's pretty annoying honestly...

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