You nailed it—those “minor” issues after a storm are rarely as harmless as they look. I’ve seen folks ignore a couple of lifted shingles, only to end ...

I hear you on the copper and zinc strips—seen mixed results myself, especially near the coast where corrosion’s a real issue. Out of curiosity, have y...

Wrinkling drives me nuts, honestly. There’s nothing like rolling up to a job after a few days of sun and seeing those big synthetic bubbles waving bac...

That’s pretty much spot on. The thing with trusses is, they’re engineered to carry roof loads and not much else. I’ve seen people lay down a few sheet...

Cellulose can be a mixed bag, honestly. I’ve seen it work wonders in some attics, but yeah, settling is a real thing—especially if it’s not blown in e...

Honestly, synthetic underlayment is a game changer for weather resistance, but I wouldn’t bother unless you’re already pulling up the old stuff. On ol...

You're spot on regarding rubber boots—I've seen plenty fail prematurely, especially after severe storms or prolonged UV exposure. Metal flashing is de...

Good to hear your experience matches mine. I've inspected quite a few roofs after severe storms—hail, wind, ice dams, you name it—and Boral tiles cons...

The Highlander NEX has held up well in several storm-damaged roofs I've inspected. Granule retention is solid, and wind resistance seems reliable even...