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RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?

Felt’s like that old friend who shows up when you’re broke—reliable until it rains sideways. I’ve seen more than a few jobs where the felt just gave u...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

I’ve actually had mixed results with those radiant barrier synthetics under tile. On paper, they sound great—extra heat reflection, longer lifespan, a...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

That zinc primer and butyl tape combo is honestly about as good as it gets without going full stainless—totally agree there. I’ve tried all sorts of “...

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RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters—worth the hype or waste of cash?

Had a customer with a similar setup—tons of maples, standard guards, and still ended up with water pouring over the edge every fall. Honestly, most gu...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

Honestly, I think focusing too much on temps might be throwing you off a bit. When I first started, I was glued to that dial, but eventually realized ...

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RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

Had a similar wake-up call myself, but with roof leaks. Had a client whose policy excluded wind-driven rain—didn't even know that was a thing until th...

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RE: Is It Just Me or Do Underlayments Never Last as Long as Promised?

Couldn't agree more with this. I've seen similar issues with roofing underlayments too. Manufacturers love to showcase their products under ideal cond...

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