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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
Yeah, tarps are a pain - never had one last more than a month on my old shed, especially once the wind picked up. Ever thought about just skipping the tarp and going straight to a green roof patch, like a living roof mat...
RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?
I hear you on the constant damp - Seattle weather just doesn’t quit. I tried foam board insulation in my old shed a couple years back, thinking it’d help with temperature swings. It did keep things warmer, but I noticed ...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
Yeah, torch-down on old, dry framing is a recipe for a bad day - seen it myself when a neighbor’s garage nearly went up in smoke. I get the appeal of self-adhered membranes, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with green ...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
I hear you on the prep, but honestly, I’ve had coatings peel even after spending hours cleaning and scraping. Sometimes I think it’s just the product or the weather - like, if it’s too humid or the sun’s beating down, no...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
Green roofs really do make a difference with insulation, at least in my experience. I put one on my garage a few years back - nothing fancy, just sedum mats - and it’s wild how much less snow sticks compared to the regul...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Reverse curve covers definitely have their quirks, but I’ve actually had better luck with them than mesh screens, weirdly enough. My place is surrounded by maples, and the mesh always clogged up with those little helicop...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
Alligatoring is the bane of every flat roof, I swear. Had a place in Philly with a tar-and-gravel setup - cracks showed up after just a couple rough winters. Tried patching, sealing, the whole nine yards, but water alway...