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RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. I tried one of those heated mats a couple years back because I thought it’d save me time before work. It worked okay for light frost, but as soon as we got a real snowstorm, it ...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
Tried a couple things here - my mats slid all over the place last winter, especially when the driveway turned into an ice rink. Double-sided tape was a bust for me, too. What finally worked (sort of) was wedging the edge...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
That’s exactly where I landed. I get why people like composite, especially with the crazy wind we get, but if you’re not planning to stay put for a decade or more, it’s tough to swallow that price tag. When I replaced my...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Membranes are hit or miss for me, honestly. I tried patching a flat section with one of those peel-and-stick ones last winter - total pain. Didn’t bond right in the cold, started peeling at the edges a week later. Ended ...
RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?
I get the logic behind drip edge, but honestly, I skipped it on my last roof job to save a few bucks. Here’s what I did: made sure the shingles hung over the edge by about an inch, then sealed the fascia with good exteri...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
Same here - only time I got any movement was when I shopped around and found a lower rate elsewhere. They suddenly had “options” for my deductible. Otherwise, it’s been pretty rigid, especially with older roofs. Mine’s a...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
Had a similar thing happen with spray foam - inspector thought it was mold because of the texture and color. Ended up having to pull up old records to prove it was just insulation. Do you think inspectors should be requi...