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RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
I get the regular checks thing, but honestly, I’ve found that even with inspections, some leaks just don’t show up until it’s too late. I had a small drip last winter that only appeared after a weird windstorm - never sa...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
That’s been my experience too. I tried one of the “all-weather” rubber boots last winter and it looked fine until we had a week of -15°F. After that, I spotted a couple hairline cracks right at the seam. My roof gets a t...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
That’s exactly the dilemma I’m in right now. Our attic looks like prime storage real estate, but after crawling around and seeing how spindly those truss webs are, I got nervous about even tossing a suitcase up there. I ...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
I get where you’re coming from on the surprise fees, but I’ve actually found that debris removal isn’t always some made-up extra. When I had a big oak come down last year, the contractor pointed out that hauling away tre...