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RE: Roofers And The Mysterious Payment Schedule: A Story Prompt
- Gotta disagree a bit here - magnet sweeps have saved my crew a ton of time, even in mulch beds. - Trick is to go slow and hit it from a few angles, especially after a rain when the mulch settles. - Not saying it ge...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
- Full tear-off’s messy, but you get to see what’s really going on under there. I’ve seen too many surprises - soft spots, old leaks, even a squirrel nest once. - Layering shingles can save a buck short-term, but it’s li...
RE: Best way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
- Seen a few jobs where folks tried foam strips between steel and wood - mixed results. - Helps a bit with vibration, but over time, the foam can compress or even break down, especially if there’s moisture. - Sometim...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
- I’ve lost count of how many attic jobs I’ve done where someone tried to “seal it up tight” and ended up with moldy rafters or insulation so damp you could wring it out. Airflow’s always trickier than folks expect. - ...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
- Seen this a bunch - folks slap silicone on thinking it’ll fix everything, but if there’s already moisture in the deck or seams are failing underneath, you’re just sealing in the problem. - Did a job last fall where the...
RE: Anyone else annoyed by how fast roof coatings peel off?
- Midwest winters are brutal on coatings, no doubt. - That’s the killer - standing water eats through anything over time, even with primer. - Prep matters, but even then, you’re fighting a losing battle if there’s pondi...