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RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health

I get where you’re coming from about airflow being the main thing, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always the bigger issue. When we bought our plac...

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RE: Thinking about replacing my roof—are shingles really worth it?

I totally hear you on the snow sliding off—my neighbor’s place dumped a mini avalanche on his back steps last winter, and he’s still annoyed about it....

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

I actually just went through this with my first roof “tune-up” last fall. The roofer pointed out my flashing was basically crumbling, but I’d never ha...

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RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?

I get the appeal of breathable membranes, but I’m still a little skeptical about skipping peel-and-stick, especially in places with wild storms. When ...

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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons—Worth The Hassle?

I wrestled with this last fall when I noticed one of my vent boots was starting to crack. My roof’s only about 12 years old (asphalt shingles, Midwest...

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RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?

Insurance for green roofs is tricky, but not impossible. I had to jump through a few hoops—lots of photos, maintenance logs, and proof the install was...

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RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids

I’ve actually been through this exact scenario, and it’s kind of wild how much you learn on the fly. When I got my first roof quote last year, it look...

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RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?

I get what you’re saying about the older roofers being skeptical about synthetics, but I’m not totally convinced that felt is always “better” just bec...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

I totally get what you mean about the midday sun. I tried patching a seam on my own TPO roof last summer, thinking I could just “get it done quick” be...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

That's really helpful to hear, especially since I'm dealing with something similar right now. Our upstairs feels stuffy even with windows open, and I'...

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RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?

Had almost the same thing happen with my HVAC system. Warranty looked great until I realized later that skipping one service check voided everything. ...

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RE: Roof shingles that actually hold up in crazy wind?

I've actually tried the roofing cement trick myself after a nasty windstorm last year. Here's what I did: first, I carefully lifted each shingle tab j...

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