Root barriers are a bit like that “invisible fence” for your dog—sometimes they work, sometimes the roots just laugh and find a way around. I’ve used ...

That’s classic—sometimes I wonder if inspectors just get bored and decide to go full Sherlock Holmes on a “cool roof.” I’ve seen it both ways: one guy...

Had a customer last summer who was convinced Malarkey shingles would solve their roasting attic. Spent a small fortune on the upgrade, but didn’t want...

Funny thing—every time I think I’ve outsmarted water with a “belt and suspenders” approach, it just finds a new trick. Did you use the factory flashin...

Architectural shingles are definitely a step up from 3-tabs in terms of durability and wind resistance—think of them as the “dad jeans” of roofing, bu...

Those thermal scans can look like something out of a NASA mission, right? I’ve had clients hand me reports with more colors than a bag of Skittles. Ho...

Good call on ventilation, that's something people overlook way too often. I've seen a lot of homeowners pile on insulation thinking it'll solve everyt...

Had to smile at the rain noise comment—reminds me of a client who called me back after installing a metal roof, convinced something was wrong because ...

Haha, honestly wouldn't surprise me—I've seen shingles pull some pretty dramatic stunts over the years. Had one job a couple months back where the hom...