sarah_hiker
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RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?

I get where you’re coming from, but I still think a solar attic fan install isn’t rocket science if you prep right. The trick is to slow down and doub...

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RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

I get the appeal of synthetic underlayment, especially for ease of install, but honestly, I've had better luck sticking with traditional felt. Install...

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RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof

Did something similar with the rubberized coating last year... seemed like a good idea at first, but honestly, after a few months it started peeling i...

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

Fair point, but honestly, I've had decent luck with mid-range stuff by just making sure the installation is spot-on. Proper overlap, tight seams, and ...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Yeah, attics can be creepy, but honestly, you don't always have to climb up there to spot roof issues. A good pair of binoculars from the yard can rev...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

Had a similar issue myself a couple years back—bathroom vent duct looked fine at first glance, but turns out it wasn't insulated properly. Moisture co...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

I ended up going stainless—figured better safe than sorry. I've seen galvanized fasteners rust out surprisingly quick near saltwater, even when the ro...

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RE: Roofing options that handle nonstop rain like a champ

Metal roofing definitely works well—good call there. If anyone's not into metal, though, properly installed architectural shingles with a solid waterp...

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