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RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
Cutting in soffit vents made a huge difference for me too. I had the same “solid wood eaves” situation - guess that was the style back then. I tried just adding a ridge vent at first, but it barely helped. Once I finally...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
That about sums up my experience too. I tried patch tape on the seams of my old shed roof before putting down a rubberized coating, thinking it’d at least give me a couple extra years. Looked good for maybe six months, b...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
That’s been my experience too. I tried foam a few years back because it was cheap and easy to install, but after two winters, it was just a soggy mess full of maple seeds and sludge. Ended up pulling it all out by hand -...
RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?
I get the appeal of green roofs, but honestly, the maintenance and upfront costs just don’t make sense for my budget. Clay tiles aren’t perfect - yeah, they can crack if you’re in a hail-prone area and they’re heavy, so ...