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

I get the frustration, but I wouldn’t write off “marine grade” stuff entirely. We swapped to stainless steel (316, not 304) for our deck railings and ...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

That’s wild—had a similar run-in with raccoons a few years back, and it was a total headache. I agree, the plastic covers just don’t cut it. Curious, ...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

I get why those fancy scans are helpful, especially with all the new tech going up on roofs these days. But honestly, sometimes I feel like they’re ov...

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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

Those rubber boots are a joke in Florida, honestly. I’ve replaced two in the last six years—both were cracked and brittle, and one was basically crumb...

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

Couldn’t agree more. I went with trusses for my garage, thinking it’d be a breeze, but didn’t factor in how much they’d block airflow. Ended up with c...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

That code upgrade rider is a lifesaver, but I wish more people knew to ask about it before disaster strikes. After Harvey, my neighbor had to replace ...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Those PDFs are wild, right? Mine looked like a crime scene analysis—arrows, circles, the works. I’ve owned three houses now, and every single “urgent”...

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RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof

Couldn’t agree more about surface prep making or breaking a job. I learned that lesson with the flashing on my own place—skipped a step because it was...

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