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RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
That’s exactly what happened to my uncle’s garage roof. He thought a coating would buy him a few years, but it just made the rot worse underneath. I’m curious - did you notice any leaks before you coated it, or was it ju...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Synthetic underlayment’s definitely easier to work with, especially if you’re up there alone - felt can get heavy and awkward fast. I’ve seen synthetic hold up pretty well, but it can get slippery when wet, so just a hea...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I’ve been down this rabbit hole too, and honestly, I used to think shingle color was the magic bullet for attic heat. Like, “Oh, I’ll just pick the lightest gray and my upstairs will finally be livable in August.” Nope. ...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
You’re not wrong about attic airflow being a big deal. I’ve seen a lot of shingle problems that could’ve been avoided if the attic didn’t turn into an oven every summer. Ridge vents are supposed to help, but honestly, I ...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Yeah, those YouTube installs are a joke compared to what you actually find up there. I’ve never had an attic job where I didn’t end up crawling through some kind of mess - old insulation, random wiring, or just piles of ...