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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
- Silver tarp + 2x4s is about as good as it gets for a temp fix, honestly. Three weeks in Texas weather? Not bad at all. - Blue tarps are basically single-use napkins out here... sun eats 'em alive. - Sticky patches ...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
- Had the same “insulation over soffit vents” problem. Apparently, my attic thought it was a sauna for a couple years... not ideal for energy bills. - Baffles are underrated. Cheap, easy to install, and suddenly your at...
RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
- Tried a gimbal once on a steep metal roof - looked super pro, but I was way more worried about the thing tumbling off the edge than actually filming. Not to mention, my hands were sweating like crazy just thinking abou...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
- Right there with you on the sweaty glove situation - doubling up just means double the swamp. - For roofing, I’ve tried every combo. Disposables are useless once you’re hauling shingles or scraping old tar. They just m...