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wdavis49
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RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Yeah, that’s the one thing I didn’t think about when I switched to composite - snow just rockets off the roof now. I’ve had a couple “mini avalanches” that scared the heck out of me. I ended up putting those little snow ...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
Totally get where you’re coming from on the weatherstripping. I slapped some around my attic hatch last winter and noticed the draft basically disappeared overnight. Way cheaper than the “insulated” hatch kit the hardwar...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
That’s exactly why I get nervous about torch-down on anything with wood underneath. Even if you’re careful, it just takes one little ember in the wrong spot and you might not know until it’s too late. I had a neighbor lo...
RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
I actually went the other way and skipped the soffit vents, just stuck with a gable fan and some old louvers. Honestly, I didn’t see a huge drop in attic temps, but at least I didn’t have to mess with cutting into the ro...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
I hear you on the slip-on cleats - tried those once and felt like I was auditioning for a circus act. Not a fan. I’ve actually used my old Merrell hiking boots on a couple of roof checkups (asphalt shingles and then late...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Exactly. Drones are handy for a quick glance, but nothing beats getting up there yourself and poking around a bit. Last fall, I had a similar experience - noticed some moss buildup in one corner of the roof. Didn't look ...