Yeah, I’ve tried the “prove it and maybe we’ll care” route with insurance too. Had to send in a stack of paperwork just to get them to even look at my...

That’s been my experience too. Insurance just cares about what’ll cost them, not what’s good for the environment or your energy bill. Still, at least ...

We’ve got a few buildings with metal roofs up here (central VT). They do shed snow way better than shingles, but you’ll want snow guards or you’ll get...

I get the urge to overdo fasteners, but honestly, I’ve seen roofs where too many penetrations just led to more leak points down the line. Sometimes le...

I've seen laminated glass do okay, but honestly, nothing's bulletproof when nature really decides to throw a tantrum. Had a property with reinforced w...

Solid advice overall, especially about trusting your gut. I've had contractors who looked amazing on paper but ended up ghosting halfway through a job...

Sounds practical enough, though I'd be cautious about airflow issues. Still, if it helps you beat the heat without compromising weld quality, can't ar...