Exactly you're 100% correct anyone doing roofing that should common sense and I'm not even a roofer I'm just a repairman/ handyman that makes common sense repairs
As a Contractor no doubt you have a better more costly solution. I've lived in several homes in Florida, Texas and the North. I've been through several hurricanes with them and the one single thing I have never seen (when they are operating correctly) is water penetration into the ceiling area. If it did these would have become unsellable decades ago. However your point about them in the winter here in Texas is very valid. That's why they make covers for these that you can use during the cold months. Sure there are other solutions but I guarantee they cost more and are less reliable and may have the same caveats.
It would seem so, yes! But, the mass majority of those doing roofing in Texas - reject this as nonsense. Getting a few to do the job well, is an accomplishment we take pride in. Thanks for your comment, I do agree!
Hi. We have just purchased a 17th century house in north Wales which has a modern garage/outbuilding in the grounds, and which has a concrete block wall. We also have a ruined pig sty which was roofed in welsh slate tiles, drilled, which were kindly left by the previous owner. We would like to use the slate to cover the concrete block wall. Question: in your project, what is under the slates? Are there battens to which you screwed the slate, or did you screw the slate directly to the wall. What is the wall made of? Many thanks!
The four wind turbines on my house in the Southern California desert are driving me crazy. The squealing is absolutely maddening. I've taken the whole thing apart and oiled it, which worked for a while. Now the screaming sound is back. I climbed up there yesterday and emptied half a can of silicone into it, waited, checked it, put in more...finally it worked...and now it is squealing again. Though I live in a desert with highs into the mid 120s, I would give anything to stop the darn things from spinning, of those that still spin at all. A year ago, my son went up and covered the worst one, but that covering has come off. I am in my late sixties, disabled and dealing with cancer. I just wish I could shoot the darn thing to shut it up. Is there nothing on the market beside black plastic covers (which disintegrate within months in our high winds) to stop the darn things from turning at all? A DIY tip? I just can't deal with this anymore. I wish wish wish I had the awesome roof fan I had when I first bought the place in 2004. That made a huge difference in the heat in the house in summer. Now I can't afford another one (it was replaced when I reroofed and put solar panels up there, that first year). And as a physically challenged person, with a tilted roof it is very hard for me to keep getting up there to try to stop the screeching sound. Any advice welcome. Thanks.
Really explained well. . I'm getting a small leak around my B-Vent and plan to replace all the parts. Can you recommend a place to purchase the B-Vent parts, flashing, counter flashing, etc. you use.
I’m getting a new roof soon. I have a cement back porch screen in. Can I convert it to a balcony above? What would that take ? I have to buy new plywood and rafters already so figured I might as well make it a useable space
Thanks for your question, every house is different. Currently, one house we are doing, we have added baffles in the attic to contain the insulation, then cut in soffit vents, 2-1/4" of venting for 170 feet around the eaves, vents are perferated vents to keep bugs out. Then we did a ridge vent on all ridges, (a gable roof, multiple gables), allowing the air to just flow. Here is a link on another way we did one, maybe it will help give you ideas. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nxd7vCh7lZg.html Best of luck. GW
Leave it to an idiot in eastern California (aka Austin) to make up BS about a 65 year old proven solution. My house is on the SE TX Gulf Coast and weathered multiple hurricanes (can you say extreme high wind?). My 30 year old whirly birds are still there and work just fine.
It amazes me when I see that crap flashing in the wild. I always rant about how can someone think that’s a good idea. Maybe goes a little further with synthetics since organic felt will deteriorate staying wet sandwiched under shingles. Once that happens it just seeps and may not even get into the living space. Then the whole deck rots down the whole “abutment” rafter and all. It can do that and never get in the house for 15 years! I’ve repaired it. Also seen people using ice and water as flashing tape on metal flashings.
Hi great videos but I think I'm missing something, is this a section of metal pipe welded to the smaller shiny sheet? Or is it just stuck onto it with some caulk then the top bent into the lower pvc? Did yall make this or can these stand off pipe panel sections be found? Thanks so much, also in Austin,Tx
A good question, sorry that wasn't clear. It's like what we call in Texas a Pipe Jack, similar to the lead ones available in most places. We purchased them for some time but that company has stopped making them, now we fabricate them ourself. Zinc solders very well. Thanks for your question, I hope this helps! GW
A good question. Thanks for watching. Every house, every roof is different. Have an expert, (far and few between) help with this or do some good research to determine the best way. Here is an example, not for every house, just one example: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nxd7vCh7lZg.html
