I hear you on not wanting to micromanage, but I’ve seen even solid crews miss stuff when they’re tired or rushing—especially on big commercial jobs. O...

Those thermal scans are impressive, but I’ve seen them miss stuff that’s obvious once you’re up there in person. I’m with you—nothing beats actually g...

Can’t blame you for being cautious—critters can do a surprising amount of damage in no time. I’ve seen plenty of “critter-proof” vents get chewed thro...

You’re right to be cautious. I’ve seen a couple of finished attic truss spaces where folks didn’t plan out the ventilation well, and they ended up wit...

Yeah, skipping the temp gun bites later. Even if air feels fine, I’ve seen TPO hit 140°F by mid-morning in summer. Welds just don’t hold right when th...

Good call on paying attention to flashing—it's always the weak link. Copper flashing tends to hold up really well over time, pricier upfront but worth...

Cork's pretty decent stuff overall, but from what I've seen, heavy furniture can definitely leave marks over time. Had a client last year who put cork...

Good advice overall, but I'd actually caution against automatically going thicker without considering your roof's structure first. I've seen homeowner...

Yeah, upgrading can definitely pay off long-term. I've seen homeowners switch to impact-resistant shingles after storms—costs a bit more initially, bu...

Good point—architectural shingles are pretty underrated. I've installed plenty over the years, and honestly, with proper ventilation and installation,...

I've installed reflective barriers on a few jobs, and honestly, the results were mixed. On one project, the homeowner swore it made a noticeable diffe...