Mesh screens clogging is a classic pain, especially with all those trees. I’ve seen folks try to “upgrade” to finer mesh, but honestly, it just clogs ...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen plenty of folks miss stuff even when they’re up there in person—especially with those architectural shin...

Ha, you’re not kidding about the install. First time I worked with stone-coated steel, I thought, “How bad can it be?”... then I spent half a day just...

Yeah, I’ve run into that too—“eco” labels slapped on stuff that’s basically the same as regular, just pricier. Had a homeowner get all excited about “...

I hear you on the pressure. I’ve had folks call me back after a week, hoping the price was still good, and sometimes I can swing it, sometimes not—dep...

You nailed it about ventilation making the biggest difference. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out to “fix” a hot attic, only to fi...

Been there, done that—had a customer whose roof leaked after a hailstorm, and the warranty folks tried to blame it on “installation error” (even thoug...

Totally agree about overtightening—seen it plenty myself. Had a job once where the homeowner thought tighter screws meant better protection. Ended up ...

True enough, but honestly, it's not always about the tech itself—it's about how it's installed. I've seen traditional shingles fail miserably because ...

Had a similar experience last summer. Worked on an older bungalow—tight attic space, awkward roof angles, the works. Homeowner insisted on soffit vent...

You're spot-on about the "maintenance-free" hype—seen plenty of homeowners learn that lesson the hard way. Tile roofs are solid, but they're not invin...

Yeah, that's usually how it goes. Inspectors aren't trying to camp out on your roof—they've got other roofs waiting. Glad yours went smoothly. Good pi...