I get the appeal of tile, but I keep coming back to the weight factor—especially with older homes up north. Have you ever run into issues with structu...

Did you notice if the misalignment was due to the panels themselves or maybe the way they were stored? I’ve seen some big box stuff get warped from si...

That’s a familiar story around here. I’m in the Willamette Valley and honestly, moss is just part of life if you’ve got any shade at all. Zinc strips ...

Marine-grade paint definitely lasts longer, but I’ve noticed even that starts to bubble or peel after a couple years if the prep isn’t perfect. Have y...

I see where you're coming from, but doesn't extending it too far kinda defeat the purpose of a quote? Prices for materials—especially after storms—can...

That's a great point about smaller contractors taking the time to educate homeowners. But how do you balance that personalized attention with verifyin...

Green roofs definitely have their perks, but I'm not sure they're as high-maintenance as you're thinking. Have you considered using low-maintenance na...

Gravel perimeter sounds practical, but wouldn't larger stones or river rock be more stable in heavy storms? I've seen gravel scatter pretty badly afte...

Interesting question. I've seen it go both ways, honestly. A client of mine had a similar situation—missed annual inspections for about three years, a...

Good points about thermal cameras—I've definitely seen them misread things before, especially in tricky lighting or weird insulation setups. One thing...

Yeah, good call on replacing the roof first—I've seen plenty of headaches from folks who skipped that step. From what I've noticed, solar panels don't...

Haha, we've all been there—metal flashing can be deceptively tricky. Did you try pre-bending it on the ground first, or was it just too awkward a spot...

Good points here, especially about the soffit vents. I've seen a lot of homeowners jump straight to ridge vents without even realizing their soffits w...