Tried a bunch of those tricks myself—plastic isolators, caulks, even the marine-grade stuff. Honestly, I’m with you: nothing’s really bulletproof when...

You’re spot on about “up to code” not meaning much in practice. I’ve seen the same thing—vents technically installed, but then someone sprays insulati...

I tried a solar attic fan a few years back, mostly out of curiosity. Honestly? It helped a little with attic temps on the hottest days, but not enough...

I've had mixed luck patching aluminum flashing too. Quick fixes can buy you some time... but honestly, once water finds its way in, you're usually jus...

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. I've seen cheaper fasteners hold up surprisingly well too, but it's always a bit of a gamble. Better safe ...

I get the logic behind conditional quotes, but honestly, they can create more headaches than they're worth. I've seen situations where these clauses l...

Yeah, ventilation can definitely help a lot. But I'd say don't completely dismiss better shingles either. We switched to reflective shingles a couple ...

Yeah, that's a tricky one. From what I've seen, pressure washing can be okay if you're careful and use a lower PSI setting. I've seen roofs get damage...

Fair point, but I'd also factor in sustainability. Both Tamko and CertainTeed have decent options, but some shingles are definitely greener than other...