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RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That’s exactly what I’m seeing on my place. I put copper up last fall, and it’s like a racing stripe - clean under the drip, green everywhere else. I tried the bleach thing too (carefully), but even with tarps, my hostas...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I’ve noticed the same thing - once those nitrile-dipped gloves get really grimy, they never quite bounce back, even after a wash. I tried scrubbing mine by hand and letting them air dry, but they still felt stiff and wei...
RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?
I'm right there with you on the confusion. When I bought my place, the inspector warned me about double layers - said it can definitely trap heat, especially with low pitch. Haven’t seen real damage yet, but my neighbor ...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
I’m starting to think “maintenance-free” is just code for “less annoying, but still a pain.” We moved in last winter and the gutters looked fine, but by spring there was this weird compost pile growing in one corner - gu...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I’m right in the middle of this exact debate with myself. Pulled up a section of flashing on my back porch and found some gnarly, crumbly wood underneath - felt like poking a stale baguette. I was hoping to just patch it...
RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?
I’ve been wondering about this exact thing since moving in last fall. My house was built in the late 90s and I’m pretty sure they skipped the drip edge - or at least, if it’s there, it’s hiding really well. I only notice...