I swear, nail clippings have a mind of their own. I’ve tried clipping over a trash can, using a bowl, even doing it outside—still find rogue pieces da...

That’s the thing—people get so hung up on the “Class 4” label, but I’ve seen roofs with that rating get trashed just as bad as the cheap stuff when a ...

That’s the thing—sometimes even the “official” checklist leaves out stuff inspectors care about. I’ve had projects where the city said nothing about w...

Those foam inserts are a pain, right? I tried them after a big storm last year and they just turned into this gross, spongy mess. Ended up pulling the...

Yeah, coatings can be hit or miss for sure. I've seen some mid-range metal roofs hold up great, others... not so much. Did you happen to check if your...

Yeah, second opinions can really pay off. Had a neighbor who got hit pretty hard a couple years back—trees down, shingles flying everywhere, the whole...

Interesting, I've seen this happen a lot actually—roof seems totally solid until panels go up, then suddenly you've got leaks. Makes me wonder if it's...

Yeah, totally agree with the insulation and ventilation points. I've seen plenty of roofs that looked amazing but didn't do squat for comfort or energ...

Funny you mention that... I've always been skeptical too, but a few years back a warranty totally bailed me out after storm damage wrecked my roof. Ho...