I’ve dug up enough roofing nails in my backyard to fill a coffee can, and honestly, I’ve never seen a plant actually die from it. I mean, you might ge...

I’ve seen more vent boot failures after hail than from age, honestly. Folks think it’s just the shingles that take a beating, but those rubber boots g...

Had a job after a hailstorm where the homeowner had two layers of shingles—looked fine from the street, but once we started poking around, there was h...

Synthetic underlayment does give a bit more peace of mind, especially after you’ve seen what wind can do to regular felt. I’ve patched my share of sea...

That’s been my experience too—felt or synthetic, neither one stands a real chance against the Texas sun. I’ve patched up more than a few roofs where t...

That’s spot on. I’ve replaced underlayment in valleys where the sun never hits, and even the “breathable” stuff can trap enough moisture to cause head...

I hear you on the price—synthetic underlayment isn’t cheap, but man, I’ve seen way too many folks try to save a buck with felt and end up with water s...

I get the point about overdoing it with sealants and shields, but honestly, I’ve seen the opposite too. After that windstorm last winter, I checked ou...

Ain’t that the truth. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on new metal edging, top-of-the-line screws, all that jazz—and still end up with leaks after a g...

Been there myself. Had a cordless nailer crap out halfway through an emergency tarp job after a nasty storm. Nothing like fumbling around in the dark,...