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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I hear you on those sleeves - they’re like duct tape for boots, just barely hold things together, especially with our freeze-thaw cycles. I’ve had better luck swapping out the whole boot every 7-8 years, but I get not wa...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Red paint is notorious for fading, especially in places with brutal sun like Arizona. I’ve noticed Mazdas seem to lose their color faster than Hondas too. I really think it’s a mix of paint chemistry and how much clear c...
RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
I’ve been down the 3-tab road too and yeah, they’re basically toast after a big hailstorm. I switched to architectural shingles a few years back, thinking I was set, but honestly, those Class 4s are the only ones that se...
RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works?
Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks - what actually works? Those miracle sprays are basically the duct tape of the roof world - fun to watch in commercials, but in reality? I’ve had more luck with a tarp and a couple bric...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
That’s wild, right? My neighbor’s 1950s ranch has these random gable vents and barely any soffit vents, yet his attic’s bone dry. Meanwhile, my “modern” roof needed extra ridge venting to stop mold. Maybe the old houses ...