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RE: When the stitching starts to show
Couldn’t agree more about knockdown. I’ve tried every trick - different mud consistencies, various knives, even those texture sponges - and it’s never quite seamless. The tape thing drives me nuts too. I’ve had better lu...
RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
I hear you on the wind - once it gets under the tarp, you’re pretty much done. I had a similar mess with my old three-tab shingles last spring. Even with a bunch of furring strips and heavy bricks, the gusts just peeled ...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s the thing with metal - folks think it’s “set it and forget it,” but if you slack off on the upkeep, you’re just asking for trouble. I’ve got a standing seam roof on my house (about 18 years old now), and after las...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I get where you’re coming from with the scheduled swaps, but honestly, I’m with you on the upgrade route. I used to just grab the cheapest rubber boots at the hardware store, thinking I was saving money, but after a coup...