This is where I’ll push back just a little. I get that rinsing isn’t practical for most folks (I’m not about to drag a hose up a ladder either), but I...

That’s pretty much what I ran into—every step needed double the paperwork I expected. The engineer’s report was the real bottleneck for me, too. Even ...

I had a similar situation last fall—pitched roof, used synthetic, just overlapped at the valleys. Looked fine until we got a heavy wind-driven rain an...

Metal roofs are supposed to be pretty low-maintenance, but yeah, the wind can work those fasteners loose over time—especially if they weren’t installe...

Had a similar situation myself when we converted our garage into living space. Initially, I figured the existing rafters would hold up fine since they...

I've wondered the same thing about older shingles. When I redid my roof, I upgraded the flashing and added a synthetic underlayment—figured it couldn'...

Yeah, totally agree here. When I replaced my roof a couple years back, I thought soffit vents alone would sort out the condensation issue. Turns out, ...

Good points about checking references and local groups. Another thing I'd suggest is looking into how long this contractor network has been around. Ne...

Had a similar issue myself—thought my steep roof was solid until I noticed some discoloration on the attic ceiling. Turned out water was sneaking in a...

I get your point, but honestly, gutters are one of those things that seem tricky at first but become manageable once you have the right setup. The key...