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RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Had a similar thing happen on a job last spring. The reverse curve covers looked slick in the brochure, but after a couple of storms, the homeowner called me back out because water was just shooting right over the edge. ...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
That’s a fair point. I’ve patched up old flashing with tape and caulk more times than I can count, especially on outbuildings folks don’t want to sink much money into. Usually holds up fine for a while, but I have seen s...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
Warranty enforcement can be a real mixed bag, honestly. A couple years back, I ordered panels online for a barn job - looked great initially, but after just one rough winter, the finish started peeling. Took weeks of bac...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I've definitely noticed certain designs can make moisture issues worse, even when everything technically meets code. A few years back, I worked on a house that had a pretty steep roof pitch with a complicated attic layou...
RE: Best ways to insulate a modified bitumen roof?
Ridge vents are great, but they're not always the best fit for modified bitumen roofs - depends on the slope and structure. Had a job once where ridge vents barely helped; ended up installing turbine vents instead, solve...
RE: looking for reliable tile roof brands in the US
Couldn't agree more about tile quality - ventilation alone just won't cut it. Reminds me of a job I did a couple years back in Florida. Homeowner had invested big-time in top-notch venting, thinking it'd solve their mois...