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pumpkinj20
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RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?
Yeah, that’s been my experience too. I put in two mushroom vents last fall (I’m just south of Seattle), and they definitely helped with the stuffiness, but I still ended up with soggy cardboard boxes along the wall. Not ...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Yeah, I’ve had the same issue with pine needles - they just mat down and stick like glue once they’re wet. Gutter vacs are decent for leaves, but anything packed in tight, I’m still up there with a scoop. I’ve tried thos...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
It’s wild how much of this stuff feels like a moving target. I put on a new roof last year - nothing fancy, just standard architectural shingles - and figured I’d see a decent drop in my premium. Nope. The inspector spen...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I hear you on the cleaning hassle. I put in a cheap aluminum diverter last fall, mainly because we kept getting these ridiculous puddles right where the walkway meets the house - almost slipped twice. It definitely redir...
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
Yeah, that's been my experience too. I upgraded insulation first and noticed a bigger difference than when I switched shingles later. Makes me wonder if reflective shingles alone are really worth the extra cash...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Yeah, I get where you're coming from. Green roofs seem cool in theory, but honestly, I've found reflective roof coatings to be way less hassle. Had mine done a couple years back - no plants to babysit, no drainage drama,...