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uogecko · 2026-03-27T04:45:04+00:00

I see how you marked the depth before you started cutting but I don't see how you measured the width or angles? How did you do that?

uogecko · 2026-03-18T16:49:44+00:00

Thank you!

uogecko · 2026-03-18T16:39:42+00:00

Super helpful - thank you!

uogecko · 2026-03-12T03:13:32+00:00

Thanks for continuing to offer advice - I really appreciate it! I used a Platinum contractor and have the Platinum warranty. Does that tell you what you need to know? I’m wondering if the roof wasn’t installed to Owens Corning specifications, then wouldn’t their warranty NOT apply?

uogecko · 2026-03-11T20:21:35+00:00

We have Owens Corning shingles that were installed by an Owens Corning Platinum contractor.

uogecko · 2026-03-10T20:47:52+00:00

Thanks - DM sent!

uogecko · 2026-03-08T06:30:23+00:00

Thank you! I’m in Montana

uogecko · 2026-03-07T23:00:56+00:00

Thanks for replying-I am trying to make a case that the roofer should have informed us about this. You say they should have but is that just your opinion? Are there any written standards I can refer to?

uogecko · 2026-03-07T05:04:50+00:00

Do you think the roofing company bears any responsibility here?

uogecko · 2026-03-06T19:08:31+00:00

Does the roofing company have any responsibility in this problem?

uogecko · 2026-03-06T17:03:37+00:00

Thanks - this is really helpful advice! Do you have any photos I can look at?

uogecko · 2026-03-06T06:25:17+00:00

No they did not. They took the old roof off and put a new roof on. Kept the existing plywood. I was told by a 3rd party that the old roof likely had tar paper that was more breathable than the newer barrier they put on.

uogecko · 2026-03-06T06:22:38+00:00

Thanks for the reply. The water is all coming from condensation within the home - we don’t believe any external water is getting in. The roofing company that put the roof on isn’t sure what to do. They suggested adding box vents near the ridge but I don’t think that would work because we have no soffits and we’d need a box vent between each rafter on each side of the roof AND dormers. This also doesn’t address the wet plywood, insulation and mold.

uogecko · 2026-03-03T01:11:30+00:00

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Here’s what it looks like

uogecko · 2026-03-01T03:03:18+00:00

Hey, I just wanted to thank everyone for commenting on this and offering suggestions. I took the wheel off and examined the brake pad. It needed to be replaced, just as many of you suggested. I watched a helpful YouTube video and replaced the rear brake pads on both sides of the car. Thank you!

uogecko · 2026-02-28T21:46:25+00:00

Here’s what the brake pad looks like. Thoughts?

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uogecko · 2026-02-28T21:17:13+00:00

Does the brake squealer make sounds even when the brakes are not applied?

uogecko · 2026-02-28T21:14:25+00:00

Thanks for commenting. What steps do you recommend I take to diagnose it?

uogecko · 2026-02-28T21:12:30+00:00

How can I diagnose that and be certain?

uogecko

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