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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Those heat scans can be so misleading, right? I’ve had a few where I was sure there was a moisture issue, but it ended up being raccoons just chilling...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

Trusses are a pain for storage, no doubt. I’ve seen folks try to cut out webs or “open up” their truss space, but man, the engineers get real twitchy ...

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RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles—any tips?

I’ve wondered the same thing about the higher-end shingles, especially after fighting with the budget ones in the cold. Last winter, I tried to save a...

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RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?

That’s the part that always gets me—folks think a new roof is like a new car, just drive it off the lot and you’re golden. But roofs are more like… I ...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

Did you check out the slope around your foundation before putting up the barrier? Sometimes even a solid barrier won't do much if the grading is off. ...

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RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof—any tips?

Good question about roofers bringing up venting proactively. From what I've noticed, it honestly depends on the roofer. Some are really thorough and w...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Haha, tell me about it. Spent way too many weekends squeezing into tight attic spaces chasing mystery leaks—definitely not my idea of a good time. Did...

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RE: insurance fine print strikes again—what would you do?

Yeah, insurance fine print is brutal—been there myself. Did they say specifically if photos would've helped your case, or was it purely about that gro...

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RE: Struggling to figure out the right soil mix for my rooftop garden

Yeah, securing lighter pots to a weighted base can definitely work—I helped my uncle set something similar up last summer. We used plastic containers ...

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