I get where you’re coming from about synthetic being tough in the rain, but I’ve had a different experience with felt. On a couple of my rental proper...

Had both types in different rentals over the years. Roof fans definitely cooled the attic better, but every time we had a hailstorm or heavy wind, I w...

Modified bitumen’s been the only thing that’s held up for me in our winters. EPDM looked great at first but shrank a bit after two seasons, and that’s...

Rigid foam baffles are worth the extra bucks, in my book. I’ve seen the cheap ones shredded by critters or just collapse after a couple seasons—then y...

I hear you on the “cheap boots” gamble. I’ve managed a handful of properties over the years, and every time someone tries to save a few bucks on vent ...

That's exactly my experience. Had a property once where spray foam was installed pretty aggressively—sealed tight as a drum. Looked great on paper, bu...

I've done a fair bit of roofing over the years, and honestly, I'd think twice before relying solely on a palm nailer. They're great for tight spots or...

You're definitely onto something with the stability factor of trusses. In my experience, buildings with engineered trusses rarely give me structural h...

Yeah, rigid foam boards are definitely a solid choice. I had a similar issue with a flat roof on one of our buildings a few years back. Initially, we ...

Had a similar experience with radiant barriers a while back. At first, I thought it was just another gimmick—shiny foil in the attic, really? But afte...

I went through something similar a couple years back when I was buying my first place. At first, I figured I'd just grab one of those checklists onlin...