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RE: How I put in a solar attic fan (and what I’d do differently next time)
- Had a similar debate with myself when I did my uncle’s shed roof last summer (asphalt shingles, humid climate). - Used tape on one vent, just sealant on the other - honestly, both are holding up fine after a year of ...
RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
- Been there with the shoulder rig pain. After one long shoot on a steep roof, my shoulders were toast for days. - Same here, and I’m not even that old yet. - Gimbals are sweet when they work, but I’ve had mine freeze u...
RE: New Discussion
- Totally agree about the weather finding weak spots - had a patch job last year and the first big rain just found a new way in. - Curious, though: is it always worth tearing up to the boards? Sometimes the cost freaks p...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
- Been there with the patch jobs... felt like I was just buying time, honestly. - Midwest weather is wild - one day it’s sunny, next day you’re scraping ice off the roof. That freeze-thaw cycle just eats up sealant and t...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
- I get why folks like synthetic, but I’ve seen some brands get super slick when wet. Makes install sketchy, especially on steeper roofs. - Price is a big one for me too. On smaller jobs, felt still seems to do the trick...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
- Totally get what you’re saying about documentation dragging things out. - - I’ve been on jobs where the foreman wanted a photo of every single fastener. It got old fast, especially when we were just patching up a ...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Interesting point about green roofs... hadn't really thought about the UV protection angle before. But aren't they kinda heavy? Wondering if older roofs need extra reinforcement or something. Seen a few around town and t...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
- Good points about installation...I've been shadowing a crew and noticed the same thing. - Saw two roofs recently, same neighborhood, same materials - one looked great after 10 years, the other was already curling up. A...
RE: Eco-friendly roof upgrades that won't break the bank
Good points about moss being picky - I've seen a few moss roofs thriving, but usually they're in shady, damp climates. Chamomile sounds neat, never thought of that one. - Creeping thyme worked great on a friend's shed r...