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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
That’s pretty much where I landed too. Used to think more was better, but all I did was trample the sedum and make more work for myself. I did have one spring where I ignored a slow drain and regretted it - water found a...
RE: What I Wish I Knew Before Installing Gutter Guards
I’ve got a couple buildings with a ton of pine trees around, and I’ll second the “reverse curve guards” being the least hassle so far. That’s been my headache too - spent a whole spring cleaning yellow gunk off micro-me...
RE: When the inspector thinks your house is older than it is
That flashlight trick is a lifesaver, especially in older places where you just know there’s a hidden gap somewhere. I’ve tried it at dusk and was honestly shocked by how many little pinholes of light showed up along the...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
That “stale potato chip” feeling is way too familiar. I had a place a couple years back - roof was pushing 20 years, and just walking up there felt like stepping on a tray of crackers. Tried to patch in a satellite dish ...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
I’ve managed a few properties with Malarkey shingles, and honestly, the lighter colors do seem to help a bit with attic temps - at least compared to the old dark asphalt ones we had before. Still, I’ve noticed that even ...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
That’s been my experience too. I’ve managed a few buildings where folks tried to cut corners - skipping flashing or using whatever caulk was lying around - and it always comes back to bite you. As for attic temps, I did ...
RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses
Trusses really are a double-edged sword. I’ve managed a few properties where the original owners went with trusses to save money, and it always comes back around when someone wants to finish the attic or run new ductwork...
RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS
I get the appeal of thicker panels, but honestly, I’ve seen some 26-gauge roofs outlast 24-gauge just because the install was done right and the fasteners were good quality. Sometimes it’s less about the gauge and more a...
RE: Paying in chunks as you go - smart move or risky business?
I get the logic behind sending follow-up emails, but honestly, I've found they can sometimes backfire. Had a contractor once who took my casual "just confirming" email as me being overly cautious or mistrusting. It made ...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
I feel your pain on the "universal" thing. Reminds me of when I tried installing one of those smart doorbells a few months back. The box made it sound like it'd be a quick 15-minute job - just swap out the old one, conne...
RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?
Yeah, noticing the same thing lately - had a property I manage get a new roof about five years ago, and it's already showing signs of wear. At first, I blamed it on weather patterns here (we get some pretty intense storm...
RE: TILE ROOFS AND COLD WEATHER - HOW TO KEEP 'EM FROM CRACKING?
Interesting, I hadn't thought about the ventilation aspect much until you mentioned it. A few years back, we had a similar issue at one of the properties I manage. The tiles kept cracking every winter, and we initially b...