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RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?

Yeah, I learned the hard way about drainage on flat roofs. Thought I was being diligent with gutter cleaning, but didn’t realize one of my downspouts ...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

Six months? I wish. Last time I tried to lock in a quote for more than 30 days, the contractor just laughed and said, “If you can get me materials at ...

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RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is

Funny thing, I actually think the detective work is the most important part. Sometimes folks jump straight to replacing shingles or flashing, but hone...

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

That pretty much lines up with what I’ve seen too. The foam makes a difference, but it’s not magic—just takes the edge off during those crazy storms. ...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

I actually went with those “cool” shingles on my garage a couple years back—light gray, supposedly reflect more sun. Honestly? The attic’s still hotte...

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

That’s the thing, isn’t it? All these “smart” upgrades are supposed to make life easier, but half the time I feel like I’m just babysitting them. Had ...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

I've had mixed results with reflective barriers myself. When I first installed mine, I didn't notice a huge difference immediately, but after a few mo...

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RE: Storm wrecked my yard—here's why I'm glad I called in help

Had a similar headache when we first moved in—yard turned into a mini lake every time it rained. Thought raised beds alone would fix it, but nope. End...

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