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skye86
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RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Yeah, I’ll give you that - faded red does have a certain “lived-in” look, especially compared to the horror show of peeling clear coat. Still, I’m always a little skeptical when automakers hype up their “exclusive” reds....
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
You nailed it with the “band-aid” comment. I see a lot of folks get their hopes up with those coatings, but unless your roof is basically flawless to start with, they’re just buying you a little time - if that. Midwest f...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I get the appeal of those mats, but I’m not totally sold. My neighbor put them in last winter and yeah, they worked... until we got that freak ice storm and the power went out for a day. Whole driveway froze right over a...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I’ve seen that too - insurers love their paperwork. Honestly, I was skeptical about the whole “impact-resistant” discount until I actually got a small break after my last roof job. Still, sometimes it feels like th...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Yeah, that’s usually the first thing I check. If there’s any white powdery stuff or little pits, that’s a sign moisture’s been hanging around way too long. I’ve seen “miracle” tapes just trap water underneath, especially...