richard_rodriguez
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RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
I’m right there with you - routine checks have saved me more than once. I used to put off servicing my water heater, thinking I’d notice if something was wrong, but it ended up leaking and costing way more than a basic f...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I totally get the urge to squeeze more storage out of those W-trusses, but man, I’ve seen too many horror stories from folks taking a saw to them. Around here, with the snow we get, it’s just not worth the risk. I actual...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
You’re spot on about the mold - had a neighbor who tried one of those “miracle” sprays instead of sorting out the real issue, and it turned into a major gut job. I get the appeal of new tech, but sometimes the old-school...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
Magnetic mats are a solid idea, definitely saved me from losing tiny screws into oblivion more than once. But honestly, sometimes the problem isn't just keeping track of the parts - it's the complexity of modern gadgets ...
RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?
Interesting you mention skylights - I had a similar scare around a chimney flashing. I was hovering around 530°F, thinking I was safe, and suddenly the membrane started getting that glossy look you described. Luckily cau...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
I've actually seen spray foam used under modified bitumen on a neighbor's flat roof, and it seemed to work pretty well. He was dealing with constant condensation issues before switching. Spray foam creates a tight seal, ...
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RE: finally got standing seam roofing right on my flat roof
Haha, I feel this on a personal level. When we redid our flat roof a couple years back, I thought flashing would be the easy part - boy, was I wrong. We ended up with a sneaky leak near the skylight that took forever to ...