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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
The thing that always gets me is how those “Class 4” shingles look so tough on paper, then you get a freak hailstorm and suddenly you’re squinting at your roof trying to decide if a scuff is just cosmetic or the start of...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That’s probably spot on. I’ve always wondered if the “soul red” on Mazdas is just more prone to UV breakdown, or if it’s the clear coat being thinner to save weight or cost. My neighbor’s 2017 Mazda looks almost pink now...
RE: Mounting solar panels: go with traditional flashing or try those newer deck-mounted seals?
I’m in a similar boat - my place is on the coast and we get sideways rain half the year. I’ve seen deck seals work fine for a few seasons, but five years? Not sure I’d trust just a gasket that long, especially with all t...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
I had the same concern after my composite install - installer barely mentioned venting, just said it was “adequate.” Ended up adding a ridge vent last summer and noticed the attic’s definitely cooler now, maybe by 10 deg...