You’re right about water weight—people often forget how saturated those layers can get after a storm. I’ve seen a few older homes where the rafters ju...

I’ve seen a couple of those synthetic decks on new builds, but haven’t had to repair one yet, so I’m curious too. They’re supposed to be more resilien...

That’s a solid approach, especially in coastal areas where corrosion is always lurking. Aluminum’s definitely more forgiving if you need to make on-th...

That’s a smart call, especially if you already had two layers on there. Extra weight can stress the structure over time, and heat retention is a real ...