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RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks—thoughts?

That’s exactly my fear—one wrong move and suddenly you’re the cautionary tale. I looked into cold-applied too, but the drying time is no joke. My neig...

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RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?

That’s a good point about the newer coatings. I’ve noticed the same thing with roofing—my place has composite shingles with ceramic granules, and even...

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RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?

I’m leaning toward gable fans too, mostly because the idea of cutting into my roof makes me nervous. My house is only a few years old, but I’ve alread...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

That’s interesting about the curling edges—didn’t expect that with synthetic slate. I’m in a spot where we get a lot of hail and heavy rain, so I’ve b...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

That really resonates. I’ve had similar experiences, especially since moving into a place where suddenly everything’s my responsibility. I get the app...

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RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof—any tips?

I’ve been going back and forth on the underlayment too. The contractor I talked to said synthetic’s a lot more durable, especially if there’s any dela...

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