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RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
Torch-down’s always been a bit of a double-edged sword in my book. I’ve seen some beautiful installs that lasted ages, but man, I’ve also watched a guy nearly set a cedar fence on fire when the wind shifted. That’s the t...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I get the fire risk concern with torch-down, but honestly, I’ve seen more issues crop up from cold-applied stuff in real-world storms than I have from torch-down - at least when it’s done right. Had a neighbor’s cold-app...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
You nailed it with the “pick-your-poison” line. I’ve seen every kind of guard out there, and honestly, nothing’s foolproof - especially with maples or pines overhead. Had a client last year who swore by those micro-mesh ...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I hear you on the “lifetime” claims - seen plenty of those boots crack or shrink way before their supposed expiration date, especially after a couple nasty hailstorms. EPDM’s held up fine for me too, as long as I keep an...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Tried the overlay route on my dad’s old ranch back in ‘09. Looked fine for a while, but the extra weight and trapped heat did a number on the decking. Ended up with warped boards and even more leaks after one bad hail st...
RE: Which is better for keeping tile roofs dry: underlayment or sealant?
That’s the story every time up here in the Midwest. I’ve watched sealant patches peel like old paint after one bad winter. Underlayment’s not perfect, but it’s the only thing that’s kept my attic dry through hail and ice...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
Found a frisbee once myself, wedged right under the flashing - still no idea how it got there. But a frog? That's a new one for me. Aluminum edging is decent enough, but I've seen raccoons peel it back like it's nothing ...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
That's pretty much been my experience too. I've inspected roofs after some pretty nasty storms, and honestly, most mid-range synthetic underlayments hold up surprisingly well. A couple years back, I checked out two house...
RE: Are you more of a troubleshooter or a fixer-upper?
Yeah, I've seen that too, but honestly, blocking vents can sometimes lead to bigger headaches down the road. Had a client once who sealed up his attic vents thinking he'd save on heating costs. Worked great - until sprin...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
Had a client once whose roof was toast after just 8 years - premium shingles, too. Turned out the attic insulation was jammed right up against the soffit vents. Makes me wonder, how often do installers actually check air...
RE: trouble getting a watertight seal on shed skylights
That tip about warming the tape is pretty decent advice, especially if you're working in cooler weather. I've seen that peel-and-stick stuff fail more times than I'd like, usually because the surface wasn't pristine or i...