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RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
That’s a fair point. I was on the fence for a while because of the sun exposure - our summers are brutal and I’ve seen plastic stuff crack way too soon. I did double-check the wind rating though, and it’s supposed to be ...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
That squirrel story cracked me up - mine went after the bird feeder last year and left the vent alone, but I guess it’s just a matter of time. I totally get the appeal of aluminum. I tried swapping out a couple of rusty ...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I swapped to composite tiles last fall, and honestly, the first thing I noticed was how much quieter the house felt during rain. As for bills, I tracked my heating costs and they dipped maybe 8% over winter - not huge, b...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
That’s exactly what happened with my garage roof last year. I figured a thick elastomeric coating would buy me a few more seasons, but I didn’t check for soft spots first. Ended up trapping moisture, and the plywood just...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
That’s been my worry with coatings too - sometimes they sound great on paper, but in real life, stuff just doesn’t breathe the way you hope. I tried one of those “breathable” elastomeric coatings on my shed roof a few ye...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Yeah, lining up with a rafter makes a huge difference - feels way more secure. I totally get what you mean about the harness being awkward at first. I was all thumbs the first time, but after a couple tries it just click...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
I ran into the same thing last summer - thought a powered fan would be a quick fix, but it just made my upstairs feel like a sauna. Ended up crawling around with a flashlight and realized half my soffit vents were basica...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Those miracle sprays are everywhere, but I’ve never had much luck with them either. Tried one on a flashing joint a couple years back - looked good for a month, then the first snow melt came and it was like I’d just pain...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
I’ve wondered about this too. Last year, I did a full moss scrape and gutter clean myself (PNW life, right?) and just snapped a bunch of before-and-after photos on my phone. Didn’t have any pro receipts, just my own note...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses I’ve been going back and forth on this myself for a while. My place is a 70s ranch with a low-ish pitch, and when I started poking around the attic, I real...