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RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
That’s a good point. I swapped to composite tiles last year and didn’t realize how much attic airflow would matter until summer hit. Ended up adding a couple more vents and it made a noticeable difference - my upstairs w...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I totally get the appeal of a green roof - had the same wildflower meadow fantasy when we bought our place. Then reality set in once I started looking at what it would take to reinforce our old rafters. Between the extra...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
That’s interesting about the zinc strips working better on your sunny side. I’ve noticed the same thing - my west-facing roof barely gets any algae, but the shady back is a mess every year. I tried the baking soda trick ...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I hear you on the price of copper strips. I looked at them too, but couldn’t justify it for my little ranch house - especially since I’m not planning to stay here forever. Zinc seemed like a solid middle ground. I’ve got...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
You’re spot on about the inspector thing - it’s wild how much gets glossed over if you’ve got the right paperwork. I had a similar experience when I did my roof a few years back. The city just wanted to see the engineer’...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
That’s a good point about synthetics getting crispy in the heat. I’ve seen a few jobs where the underlayment looked fine after a storm, but then a month of sun just baked it. I’m always curious how the “eco” options stac...