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RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Had to laugh reading this - reminds me of the time I tried using a gimbal on a windy morning, standing on a 10/12 pitch metal roof. Battery died right as I was lining up the shot, and there I am, one hand swapping batter...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Man, I hear you on the goggles. I’ve tried every “anti-fog” trick in the book - dish soap, spit (don’t judge), even those fancy wipes. Still end up looking like I’m peering through a steamy shower door by lunchtime. For ...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
Man, I hear you. Coatings are like that one friend who promises to help you move and then bails halfway through - looks good at first, but you can’t count on ‘em when things get rough. I did a job last fall, prepped it l...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Had a homeowner once who wanted copper everywhere - gutters, ridge, you name it. Looked sharp for about a year, then the streaks started showing up on their pale gray shingles. They called it “patina,” but I’m pretty sur...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
Had a flashback reading about the felt wrinkles - reminded me of a job a few years back where we got caught by one of those “20% chance of rain” afternoons. We’d just rolled out the felt, and by the time we got back the ...
RE: Could Skipping Roof Checkups Cost You Your Claim?
I get a kick outta the idea of folks keeping a “roof scrapbook” - can you imagine? Little Polaroids of shingles through the years, maybe a few pressed leaves for effect. But yeah, I totally get why hardly anyone does it....
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Green roofs look amazing in the brochures, but man, the reality is a whole different beast. I’ve seen folks get all excited about their rooftop meadows, then by spring they’re calling me because it smells like a swamp up...