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steven_baker
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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Funny you mention the plant list - my city was actually super strict about that too, but I kind of get where they’re coming from. I had to swap out a couple of my favorites because they were flagged as “potentially aggre...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
Flat roofs really do have a mind of their own when it comes to leaks. I remember thinking I’d patched every possible spot, only to find water sneaking in from some random seam halfway across the roof. The worst was when ...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
I’ve seen folks try to “go green” with tile up here, thinking it’s a forever roof, but like you said, the underlayment is where things fall apart. I’m curious - has anyone tried recycled rubber membranes as an eco-friend...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
That’s pretty much how I learned too - after the third time patching up my old asphalt shingles, I started to wonder if “cheap” was really saving me anything. I live in a spot where we get those wild summer storms, and e...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
That hits home, honestly. I remember last winter, I was up on a friend’s roof trying to troubleshoot his “smart” heat tape system. The app kept freezing, and the wifi was spotty at best - meanwhile, ice dams were forming...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
Had a similar thing happen when I was helping my cousin pick shingles - she got sold on “eco” branding, but the specs were basically identical to the regular line. I’m curious, has anyone actually noticed a difference in...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Totally agree with you here. A few years back, I had a similar issue on a shed roof - just a small damaged spot, nothing major. Decided to give Sikaflex a shot after prepping the surface carefully. Honestly, I was skepti...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
We switched to aluminum roofing about five years ago, and honestly, the noise hasn't been a big deal for us. I remember the first storm after installation - I was bracing myself for a deafening racket, picturing us all h...