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RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s exactly what I keep telling myself, but then I look at the roof and think, “Am I just getting used to it, or should I care more?” We moved in last summer and within two months - bam - hailstorm. Not even the crazy...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
That attic check tip really hits home for me. I skipped it after a storm last fall, thinking everything looked fine from the outside. A couple weeks later, I noticed this weird musty smell in the guest room - sure enough...
RE: Mounting solar panels: go with traditional flashing or try those newer deck-mounted seals?
My house is just over 30 years old with a pretty steep asphalt shingle roof, and I went with the deck-mounted seals last year when I got solar. Honestly, I was super nervous about leaks - especially after that first spri...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
Funny timing - just had my first “real” rainstorm in this house, and I was totally caught off guard by how much louder it was than our old apartment. We’ve got asphalt shingles, and I always thought they’d be quieter tha...
RE: Debating cup vs link style rain chains for gutter replacement
That’s what I’m worried about, honestly. My downspout area is right by a walkway, so splashing could be a pain. Has anyone tried those little splash guards or trays at the bottom? Wondering if that actually helps or just...
RE: Ice dams causing headaches? Saw this in the news…
Had to laugh a little reading about the kitchen vent - I found out the hard way that ours was just dumping steam right into the attic too. Didn’t even cross my mind when we moved in. First winter, I noticed a weird smell...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
Funny timing - my place had the same issue with the old felt. When we pulled up a few tiles, it just disintegrated. I went with Boral because that’s what the previous owner had, but honestly, I couldn’t tell you if it’s ...
RE: Tearing off old shingles vs. layering new ones: which route did you take?
We actually went with the layover because our roofer swore up and down it wouldn’t make much difference, but now I’m not so sure. The attic definitely feels warmer, especially during the afternoon - like, you walk up the...