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richardj60
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RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
Green roofs are great in theory, but yeah, “easy” isn’t the word I’d use either. I’ve seen root barriers help a bit - depends on the plant types and how aggressive they are. Gravel slows things down, but roots will find ...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I’ve seen that a lot - folks add insulation but skip sealing up the gaps around light fixtures or attic hatches. Did a job last winter where just hitting those leaks made the upstairs way less drafty. Insulation helps, b...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I’ve noticed a few carriers starting to factor in things like reflective coatings, especially out west where heat’s a bigger issue. It’s still hit or miss, though. I’ve seen some policies barely mention it, while o...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
That’s pretty much the story with Midwest attics - nothing really lasts forever up there. I’ve seen folks use hardware cloth thinking it’s a one-and-done fix, but like you said, mice are relentless. Anything bigger than ...