I've wondered about this too... could it be a bit of both? Seems like some contractors might be rushing jobs or cutting corners lately. Have you check...

I've been there with the water test confusion—honestly, it can feel like chasing ghosts sometimes. Personally, I've found starting from the bottom and...

I've had wind mess with my welds too, but honestly, I'm not sure a windbreak is always practical—especially if you're working solo or in a tight spot....

Nice job getting the slope dialed in—it's always satisfying when something like that works out. I tackled something similar last spring, building a le...