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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
- I’m with you on the glove funk - once they start to smell, it’s like nothing gets rid of it. But I actually get a lot more mileage out of the “reusable” rubber gloves (like the yellow Playtex ones for dishes) for most ...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
- Zinc strips: Same here, slowed the algae but didn’t wipe it out. I got maybe two years before the black streaks crept back. - Copper: Looked into it, but - I’m right there with you. For a bigger house, maybe, but not ...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
- That flashlight trick really does work. I used it last year and found a gap behind my gutter I never would've noticed otherwise. - I get the 1/8” mesh thing. It’s a pain and not cheap, but after pricing out attic repai...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
- Totally get what you mean about the radio swinging around. Had a similar thing happen with my old cordless drill - thought I was being clever, but it just kept banging into my leg and nearly cracked the battery case on...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
- Had the same issue last winter - put down a fresh coat on my porch roof, looked great at first, then by March it was peeling up at the seams. - I’m starting to think some of these coatings just aren’t made for our fr...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Insurance battles are the worst. Been there - takes forever, and you’re stuck looking at the dents the whole time. - Couldn’t agree more. I’ll live with a few dings if it means no water stains on the ceiling. But yeah...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
- I get the safety thing, but honestly, if a harness or pack smells that bad, I just toss it. - Tried everything to get rid of mildew - sometimes the smell means there’s deeper damage you can’t see or fix. - For me, pe...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
- Tried the newer felts last year when I re-did my shed roof. - Still had some wrinkling after a heavy rain, especially where the pitch was low. - Didn’t seem much tougher than the old stuff, honestly. - Price was ...
RE: Net 30 vs. upfront payment: which works better for you?
- I always push for the 50/50 split - half up front, half when it’s done. That way, I’m not out too much if things go sideways, but the contractor isn’t left hanging either. - Used a credit card once for a fence job. The...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
- I’d double-check those soffit vents before dropping cash on new shingles. - We had a similar issue - attic was roasting, bills were high. Cleared out the vents and added a ridge vent. - Energy bills dropped a bit, ...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
- I swapped to lighter shingles (GAF, not Malarkey) last year - attic temp dropped maybe 8 degrees on a hot day, but not as much as I hoped. Could be my insulation isn’t great though. - Haven’t noticed much algae here in...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
- Been there with the “whack-a-mole” rust game. - Tried saving money with 304 once - regretted it after one season, just like you said. - Those plastic post bases are a game changer for me too. Not perfect, but bette...
RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean
- Been there with the mismatched fasteners. Did a patch job on my shed roof last fall - ran out of stainless, so I used whatever was left in the garage. Looks like a checkerboard now, but it’s dry inside. - Salt air just...
RE: how long should we honor price quotes?
- I always look for the expiration on a quote - 48 hours seems fair these days, but yeah, it can be tight if you’re trying to coordinate with family. - Had to scramble once when prices jumped overnight and the contract...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
Title: Metal Roof Worth It, But Do Your Homework - Had the same hesitation about upfront costs, but after a couple storms, I'm sold on metal roofs. - Definitely quieter with proper insulation - didn't notice much differ...