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RE: Best way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
I’ve managed a few properties with composite decks, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. One place had a deck that faced the afternoon sun all year, and after about 8 years, the boards were still structurally fine but definit...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I’ve definitely used the hammer loop for more than just hammers - once had to wedge a flashlight in there during a late-night boiler check when my headlamp died. Not the most comfortable, but it beat dropping it in a pud...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
Had a place in Texas where we swapped out old shingles for a standing seam metal roof. Insurance actually gave us a small discount, but then the next year, after a hailstorm, they raised it right back up - guess you can’...