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RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I totally get what you mean about composites not being a miracle fix for ice dams. We swapped to composite tiles last fall, mostly because our old asphalt shingles were just falling apart and the moss was out of control....
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I totally get where you’re coming from. We moved in last year and I thought I was being smart by going with the “good” rubber boots - figured I’d be set for a decade, easy. Nope. After one winter and a couple of those wi...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
I get why folks lean toward a full tear-off, especially with all the stories about warranties and inspectors. Still, I ended up going with a second layer last fall on my place (asphalt shingles, midwest, 1950s ranch) and...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
I totally get that. We just bought our first place last year and the inspector flagged the old felt underlayment as a weak spot. Decided to bite the bullet and go with synthetic even though it felt like a splurge. We had...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I totally get the appeal of open rafters for future projects. I’m still learning as I go, but when we bought our place, the inspector pointed out that trusses would make it tough if we ever wanted to finish the attic. At...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I get where you’re coming from with the old-school flashing and sealant - definitely feels like the “safe bet” on paper. But, for what it’s worth, when I put in my solar attic fan last summer, I actually went with one of...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
I actually went the rafter route last year when we did our addition, and I was surprised by how close the numbers were - at least at first. The upfront lumber cost for rafters was a bit lower than the truss quote, but th...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
Interesting - sorry you had to deal with that. We installed a green roof last summer, and while we've had a couple of big storms since, it's held up surprisingly well. Maybe the plant choice or slope makes a difference? ...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
You've definitely covered a lot of ground here, and I agree with most of it. But I'll say from personal experience that trusses aren't necessarily as limiting as people sometimes make them out to be. When we first moved ...
RE: Torch-down roofing: saw a scary accident on local news
Yeah, torch-down roofing is no joke. When we moved into our first place, my husband tried patching a small leak himself - ended up melting a gutter. Like you said: Lesson learned the hard way, haha...