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RE: Best way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
I’ve seen the taping method work out pretty well for some folks, but I’ll admit I’m a bit on the fence about it. I manage a few properties in the Northeast too, and we’ve had decks done both ways - taped and untaped. The...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Couldn’t agree more - nothing like a little caffeine to smooth over those “hovering homeowner” moments. I’ve definitely been that person on site with a thermos and a camera, and honestly, the good crews don’t mind at all...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Overflow planning gets tricky fast, especially with older roofs that don’t match the codebook diagrams. I’ve had to retrofit extra scuppers on a 1920s building because water pooled in a spot no one expected. The modular ...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s exactly what I’ve run into over the years. After a hailstorm last spring, one of our duplexes looked fine - no visible dents or missing panels from the ground. But a couple weeks later, a tenant called about a fai...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That lines up with what I’ve seen - manual cleaning just seems to outlast most chemical fixes, especially under big firs or maples. Curious if anyone’s tried those newer composite shingles that claim to resist moss? I wo...
RE: How long can you wait before that leaky roof becomes a real problem?
That’s a good point about what you can’t see - water has a way of finding the sneakiest paths, and by the time you notice a stain or soft spot, it’s usually already done some damage. I’ve had a couple properties where in...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
That couldn’t be more true, especially in older homes where shortcuts from previous owners tend to show up in the weirdest ways. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen “creative” insulation solutions - old towels, n...