Yeah, aluminum mesh was a good call—hardware cloth can be hit or miss depending on the gauge. I've had decent luck with galvanized mesh myself, but th...

Yeah, small leaks can definitely snowball into something nasty. Had a similar issue myself—noticed a tiny drip near the attic hatch after a heavy rain...

Had a similar experience here, but with basement walls instead of the attic. When we moved in, the previous owner had put up plastic sheeting behind d...

That's great you got them to honor the warranty—nice work tracking down those old photos. I've had similar luck with a water heater warranty before, b...

I've found welding early morning works best for me—membrane stays firm enough without getting overly soft. Shade helps, but honestly, timing beats any...

Good points on ridge vents, but I think sometimes we overemphasize ventilation as a one-size-fits-all solution. While proper airflow is definitely imp...

Yeah, patching leaks is tempting when you're tight on cash—I get it—but it's a short-term fix at best. Learned that the hard way myself. Thought I was...

Yeah, I've found that sweet spot around 880°F myself, especially on sunny days. But I'm curious—do you guys adjust your temps much based on the thickn...

Synthetic slate's definitely appealing, but aluminum roofing isn't half bad either—especially if you're watching the budget. Had a neighbor go aluminu...

Yeah, deductibles can really catch you off guard. Ours was around $1,500, but honestly, the unexpected stuff outside of insurance coverage was the rea...