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richardbrown839
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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Agree with you on the silicone - seen it fail after a couple freeze-thaw cycles, especially up north. - That’s spot on. UV and temp swings really do a number on those boots, especially if they’re cheap or older than...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Definitely agree that “permanent” silicone isn’t always as permanent as the packaging claims, especially in climates with big temp swings. - I’ve seen both EPDM and silicone boots fail after a couple of harsh winters...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- Seeing a lot of quotes only good for 7-14 days lately. Not just you - materials and labor costs are all over the place right now. - Used to be 30 days was standard, but with lumber, shingles, and even insulation jumpin...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
- Wouldn’t say metal roofs are always less leaky - seen plenty of issues at fasteners and seams, especially with poor install or expansion/contraction over time. - Heat and noise are real, but underlayment and attic insu...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
- Paint color can definitely throw people off. Some older styles get reused, and unless you’re looking at the window stamps or install records, it’s easy to make a wrong call. - I’ve seen newer windows with retro hardwar...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- Two weeks is fair, but honestly, with how volatile materials are lately, I'd lean toward contractors building in a small buffer upfront. - Seen plenty of jobs where the contractor got squeezed because prices jumped ove...