- Seen both sides of this. Managed a 12-unit building with original 90s asphalt shingles—those things outlasted two HVAC systems and a paint job. Only...

- Gotta disagree a bit on mesh screens being more trouble than they're worth. In the multi-family buildings I manage, the right kind of screen (stainl...

- 100% agree on the “paper trail” thing. I’ve had to scroll back through months of texts to prove who said what more times than I’d like to admit. - G...

- Had a similar situation last winter—tenant called about a stain on the ceiling after a heavy snow. - Turns out, the old felt underlayment just cou...

- Seen this a lot, especially in older properties with weird attic layouts. Sometimes the “by the book” approach just doesn’t fit real-world quirks. -...

Tried spray-on coatings a couple years back—honestly, wasn't impressed. Salt air near the coast is relentless, and even the best sprays wore thin quic...

Exactly. I've managed properties for over 15 years, and honestly, I've yet to see an underlayment live up to the full promise. Couple things I've lear...

Good points, though honestly, sometimes simpler is just better. Sure, digital stud finders can be accurate once you master them, but I've found myself...