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  1. Building & Construction
    Hey all, I'm in the middle of a project where I need to run electrical conduit across the ceiling joists in an attic space that's pretty hard to get to. The attic doesn't have much room to move around, and I'm trying to figure out the most efficient way to handle this without causing damage or...
  2. Roofing/Siding
    Hi. We just had a new roof put on our house a week ago. The front of the house is all architectural asphalt shingles, and the rear addition is rolled roofing. The house withstood the first rain just fine w/ the new roof. Im still paranoid that something was done improperly and might cause...
  3. Roofing/Siding
    Our roof was installed last week. Seeing a few “lumps” for lack of a better term. Close to front gutter. Is this normal? The shingles are architectural asphalt. This past week it got up to the mid 70s a couple of times. It’s December here in Southern California, and some rain is going to hit...
  4. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone! So, I've got a leaky roof and I'm looking for some advice on how to repair it without breaking the bank. Any DIY solutions or tips for fixing a roof easily? I appreciate any guidance you can provide
  5. Roofing/Siding
    I've had a leak coming in from my windows, and I think it's from this gap between my drip edge & fascia. I noticed water dripping behind the gutters, and actually started coming out of the soffit vents as well. I popped out a soffit vent & it was filled with dirt and crud, so this might've...
  6. Roofing/Siding
    Hello! We have a wrap-around deck that needs under deck roofing. I am planning to essentially follow the method here using fiberglass panels: cannot post link but it is "how to build an under-deck roof" at the family handyman website My question is we have a wrap-around deck so I am assuming...
  7. Roofing/Siding
    I have a small low slope shed I need help with. I think I have a idea of what I'm supposed to do and I'm going to list it below. I'm also not sure about flashing/drip edge. There is currently a 6" trim around the top edge of the shed that I'm going to pop off. #1. Put new OSB Board down #2. Lay...
  8. Roofing/Siding
    Hi everyone. I appreciate any and all opinions on the roof we had installed yesterday. For background, we had cobra intake pro installed, as we have a 1960s home with no soffits. The attic fan was broken. Ridge vent and GAF shingles and they upgraded us to the golden pledge warranty. In the...
  9. General DIY Discussions
    hi i just discovered this forum with great information. i've been looking for some post related to my question but didn't find anything. Anyway I am new here and from florida. Does anyone know the model or the name of this type of roof panel ? it is 5 v crimp metal roof but they have a diferent...
  10. Roofing/Siding
    I’m having a hard time figuring this out in my head so I appreciate any help. I currently have a 12x16 shed built and I am adding on another 16 foot to the length. The current shed has roughly 10/12 pitch gable metal roof. I would like for the new addition to have the same pitch roof but a foot...
  11. Building & Construction
    I'm building a 16' x 20' wooden screened in patio that will have a 5/12 roof pitch with architectural shingles. All posts, beams, etc. subject to direct weather will be pressure treated lumber. Not planning to paint lumber but may eventually apply a stain or wood sealer. Would it be a good idea...
  12. Roofing/Siding
    We got smashed with a consistent deluge of a storm over the weekend and a leak in one of my attic spaces became apparent. This hasn't been like this (at least this bad) for the last couple years since I moved in, and it's not leaking like this now even though we still have a light rain - seems...
  13. Roofing/Siding
    Hey all, first time posting here. Ill cut to the point, do I even dare and revamp this flashing or do I just leave it as it is and flash under that termination bar? Customer wants to get rid of rubber and go with metal corrugated flat ribbed type. (AKA Everlast II product---> Here) Thank you...
  14. Building & Construction
    I'm having the gutters replaced on my home that is probably 70 years old. The gutter people are here now, and after removing the old gutter they have found rot. See picture. They tell me this is a raftertail. Their plan is to put in new lumber to create something they can solidly screw the...
  15. Roofing/Siding
    I may not be using the right terminologies as a homeowner here so pardon me. We're doing an addition to our house. While looking at the plan the roof should be seamless or evenly built. But now we noticed that the rafters and facia of the addition are much taller than the old part of the house...
  16. Roofing/Siding
    Hi All, I need a new roof and spoke with two roofing companies. They both require 50% of a rather expensive roof upfront. We´re talking about the equivalent of a mid sized car here... And they wouldnt start before almost half a year out. I am worried to give away so much money for such a long...
  17. Roofing/Siding
    Hi All, I recently had my roof replaced. My house is older (1954), and it looks like wooden planks were initially used when the house was built. One thing multiple roofers brought up was the possibility of redecking if the gaps between the planks were too wide. The company I went with...
  18. Roofing/Siding
    Bought a house and had a part of our roof redone due to a leak. Originally covered in shingles (the pitch is too low for shingles) so a new roofer suggested we go with rolled roofing. That's what we did. Less than 6 months after installation I saw these bubble streaks (veins?) all over that...
  19. Roofing/Siding
    Hi, all! New homeowner here with almost no experience fixing/building things. I've had numerous roofing crews out lately to provide estimates on a re-shingle. Estimates vary hugely. My wife and I can't afford the more expensive crews, and the more affordable crews can't fit us into their...
  20. Roofing/Siding
    Picked an Owens Corning Contractor and he uses synthetic Tri-Built for underlayment.It appears the synthetic is equivalent to 15#. I'm in a northern climate and have had ice dams. The estimate budget was such that I'm wondering whether there is any benefit to me asking for a "better"...
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