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RE: Does a 10-year-old shingle roof really tell us much about wind risk?
The distinction between a roof that’s merely 10 years old and one that’s beginning to lose wind resistance seems important here. Could an inspection report document the percentage of shingles with failed or marginal seal...
RE: Is it smarter to pay upfront or finance big purchases?
That’s the truth. I’ve paid upfront for some stuff - like my water heater - and then, of course, the car needed new brakes the next month. It’s a balancing act. I do think if you’ve got a low-interest payment plan and yo...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I’m in central Texas, and I’ve used peel-and-stick on a detached workshop. It held up okay for about five years, but last summer’s heat waves started to curl the edges and I noticed some bubbling. Didn’t leak, but I had ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit I’m a sucker for a decent gadget. The rubber sweeper didn’t work for me either, but a handheld vacuum with a crevice tool actually does the trick - no crawling required. Som...