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RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?

- Seen a lot of mushroom vents get clogged fast, especially under big trees. Had a customer with maples—those little helicopter seeds jammed the mesh ...

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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?

- Gotta say, I’ve heard this a lot: “metal roof = lightning magnet.” It’s just not how it works. - Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen more attic fires ...

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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack

- North sides are always the worst for me too—just stays damp way longer, especially with trees around. - Copper vs zinc...I’ve swapped both in over...

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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?

- Gutter cables can help with ice dams, but honestly, they’re not a magic fix. - If your attic insulation or ventilation isn’t up to par, you’ll sti...

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RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?

- Used closed-cell spray foam on a couple of attic jobs last winter (northern MN, brutal cold). It definitely sealed up spots that caulk just couldn’t...

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