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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer

That’s the part that gets me every time. I’ve seen “nail-over” jobs where the old shingles looked fine from the attic, but once we peeled them back, t...

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

I’ve noticed the same thing with old felt—once it gets a few years on it, water just finds its way in. I switched to a recycled synthetic underlayment...

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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step

I hear you on the freeze/thaw shuffle—upstate NY is brutal for that. I tried those rubber tiles on my garage roof a few years back, thinking they'd be...

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RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt

Used mine to hold a cordless drill when I was patching up some flashing on a steep roof—definitely not OSHA-approved, but it beat juggling tools up th...

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RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine

Funny thing about the climate-controlled shed crowd—I watched a buddy of mine install a full-on HVAC system just to keep his wrenches shiny. Meanwhile...

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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer

Had a client once who insisted on a second layer to save money—fast forward two years, and we found a squirrel condo between the layers. Not fun. Plus...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

That’s honestly the most relatable description of gutter “maintenance” I’ve read in a while. I’ve been in the same boat, thinking I’d outsmart the lea...

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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

Totally get this. I had a patch job done after a hailstorm, and the new shingles stuck out like a sore thumb for a couple years. Eventually, sun and w...

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