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rbaker67
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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip
You're definitely on the right track with flashing under the ridge vent - sealants are tempting, but like you said, they're usually just a temporary patch. And yeah, those gutter noises can get pretty creepy at night. Ha...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
Sounds like you're on the right track with the polyiso boards - I've seen a lot of roofers use them exactly as you described. Spray foam can be great too, especially for tricky areas or uneven surfaces, but honestly, it'...
RE: trouble getting a watertight seal on shed skylights
Good call on the roller - I learned that trick the hard way. Another thing I've found helpful is warming up the tape slightly with a heat gun or hairdryer; it softens the adhesive and helps it bond better. Have you tried...
RE: Keeping leaves outta gutters - my DIY mesh guard method
I did something similar last fall, and so far the aluminum mesh has been solid through some pretty nasty storms. One tip I'd add is to slightly overlap each section to avoid gaps where debris sneaks in. Haven't tried pla...