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RE: Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds?
Totally get where you’re coming from. That PNW damp is relentless. I’ve noticed the same thing - vents help a bit, but it’s never bone dry in there, especially after a week of rain. Yeah, it’s kind of the reality. Tried...
RE: WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING
Had a similar situation last month - installer before me didn’t snap pics of the panel labels, and when the homeowner tried to stack two incentives, the paperwork got flagged for a serial number typo. Whole thing turned ...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen a few flat roofs go south even with regular cleanups - especially in spots with crazy rainfall. Sometimes it’s just the original slope being off by a fraction, and water star...
RE: Net 30 vs. upfront payment: which works better for you?
That “miscellaneous” stuff drives me nuts too. Last year, I had a “debris removal” charge for like, two bags of leaves. I get why some folks want a deposit - materials aren’t cheap - but paying everything up front just f...
RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with thermal scans - at least when the weather cooperates. If you catch it right after a rain and there’s a temp difference, sometimes you can spot a weird ...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
Seriously, that heat just makes everything harder. I tried to be super careful cutting in the fan, but even with a shingle bar I still cracked a couple. Guess it’s just part of the process... Learned to keep extra sealan...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
That’s a good point about the turbines - I’ve noticed they seem to work better in theory than in real life, especially when the wind picks up. I’m in a spot where we get hail and wild temperature swings, so I’ve started ...