Same here. Those foam things looked promising, but after one rainy season they were basically compost. I’ve got a two-story with a big old oak out fro...

I get what you mean about the “hidden” costs—when I did my roof, the underlayment and ventilation upgrades felt like add-ons at first, but honestly, t...

That’s the order I use too—otherwise it’s just a wasted effort. I’ve looked into those rounded “self-cleaning” covers, but like you, I’m skeptical. Th...

I’ve seen the same thing with pressure washing—looks great for a minute, but those granules are there for a reason. Once they’re gone, you’re just ask...

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing about adjusters. I’ve seen neighbors with way more visible wear get their claims approved, and others get denie...

That’s a real concern, honestly. I’ve got a pretty tight house myself, and after a short outage last summer, I noticed the same thing—humidity shot up...

Had a similar experience last summer—thought I’d just pop in a solar fan and call it a day. Ended up spending half the afternoon tracking down where t...

I’ve noticed the same thing with foam closures—they’re easy to overlook, but when they fail, you get all sorts of issues. On my last roof, the closure...