robertd49
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RE: Rusty nails ruining my weekend project

Sealing the wood might help a bit by reducing moisture absorption, but cedar itself is naturally acidic and tends to react with zinc coatings over tim...

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RE: Roofing Invoice Double-Check: How I Make Sure I'm Not Overpaying

Good points there—I've definitely seen similar mix-ups during storm season, especially when suppliers are slammed with orders. One thing I've noticed ...

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RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?

Good points raised here. Modified bitumen is solid for waterproofing, but insulation-wise it's pretty minimal. I dealt with a similar scenario after s...

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RE: telling apart fresh leaks from old ones is driving me nuts

Had a similar experience recently—thought I was dealing with a fresh leak after a storm, but turns out it was moisture trapped under an acrylic sealan...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your roofer suggests a contractor network you've never heard of

Had a similar experience after a storm damaged my roof. Insurance recommended a contractor network I'd never heard of, and I initially trusted their j...

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RE: finally saved enough for a decent down payment—feeling pretty proud

That's a fair point about interest rates and PMI—there's definitely a balance to strike between saving enough upfront and jumping in sooner. When I wa...

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