Yeah, that’s my main beef with roof fans. Once you cut into the roof, you’re basically inviting future leaks, especially if your shingles are older or...

That’s wild—didn’t realize they could get that nitpicky, but I guess it makes sense when you think about how many claims they’re juggling after a big ...

I totally get the appeal of a living roof—wildflowers in the middle of summer sounds amazing. But yeah, northern winters are brutal on anything up the...

Couldn’t agree more about the “plastic bag” feeling in these new builds. I get that energy efficiency is important, but sometimes it feels like we’re ...

That’s wild, but honestly, I’ve seen the same thing. I always figured the roof was the main deal-breaker for insurance, but after a big storm here las...

I get the temptation to keep throwing sealants and tapes at these seams, but honestly, I’m starting to think we’re all just fighting symptoms instead ...

I get where you’re coming from—those smaller shops are usually more willing to work with you, especially if you’re not after a truckload of sheets. I’...

Ventilation's definitely key, but I've seen ridge vents installed poorly enough to cause more headaches than they solve. Personally, I prefer the rigi...

Interesting points raised here, but I'm not totally convinced that just ramping up fan capacity is the best long-term solution. Sure, a stronger fan c...

Fair points there, especially on the ductwork headaches. One thing I'd add though—have you considered how rafters vs trusses might impact future roofi...

Besides rust and peeling, something else you might wanna keep an eye on is how the metal reacts to temperature swings. Had a neighbor put up a metal r...

Yeah, that's a solid point. I've seen adjusters get pretty picky about paperwork, especially after storms. But honestly, I've had mixed experiences wi...

Yeah, those surprise mornings can really throw you off your game...been there more times than I'd like to admit. Honestly, induction welding sounds co...

Good points about moisture and installation, but honestly, I've seen even properly installed underlayments fail sooner than expected. Makes me wonder ...

Yeah, those digital visualizers can be pretty misleading sometimes. Had a similar issue myself—picked out what I thought was a nice earthy brown shing...