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zeus_wright
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RE: When the stitching starts to show
I get the temptation with the infrared heaters, but honestly, I couldn't justify it either when I was staring down just a couple of stubborn windows. I ended up sticking with the heat gun - just went super slow and used ...
RE: New Discussion
That sounds so frustrating. I’ve been reading up on green roofs because I’d love to have one, but all these stories about leak detection make me nervous. It’s kind of wild how something that’s supposed to be “smart” tech...
RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works?
That’s honestly reassuring to hear, in a weird way - I thought I’d messed up using a patch kit when mine started leaking again after the first rain. I’m with you on the blue tarp method, even if it looks ridiculous from ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I get what you’re saying about the metal roof being safer for fire, but I’m still not totally convinced it’s a non-issue. I actually worry more about the electronics than the roof itself - my old neighbor had a metal roo...
RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?
Honestly, I keep circling back to architectural asphalt too, even though part of me wants something “cooler.” My neighbor did metal and he’s constantly battling the heat in his attic - he swears by the insulation but sti...
RE: Why is every roof part named something weird?
Honestly, I think the weirdest one for me was “flashing.” I kept picturing something totally different than thin metal strips around chimneys and vents. But I actually like that these terms are so specific - once you get...