Funny you mention sedum—had a client swear by it, then one winter it just turned into a sad, mushy mess. I’ve seen better luck with some of the native...
That first big snow dump off a composite roof is a rite of passage. I was up on a ladder once, mid-winter, tightening a gutter bracket, and nearly jum...
That’s exactly how I describe it to folks—except sometimes I say it’s like duct-taping your car’s bumper back on and hoping for the best. Midwest wint...
Funny enough, I had a customer swear by copper but when we put zinc on his neighbor’s house, the neighbor’s roof stayed cleaner. Go figure. Maybe it’s...
Man, you nailed it with that one. I’ve roasted my boots more than once up there—metal roofs in summer are no joke. As for noise, I always tell folks t...
Man, I’ve seen more “just add a layer” disasters than I care to admit. Had a guy once who figured he’d save a few bucks—three months later, his living...
Man, you nailed it with the “Fort Knox” bit. I swear, half the stuff I run into these days feels like it was designed by someone who’s never actually ...
Man, I’ve been down the used panel rabbit hole more times than I care to admit. One time I thought I scored a deal, but half the panels had hidden pin...
Had a similar run-in with “smart” tech last month—roof sensors started sending phantom leak alerts during a rainstorm. I’m running around with a flash...
ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER... Man, I hear you on the double-firing. Last summer, I rented a nailer from a shop that looked ...
Gotta agree on workmanship, but honestly, metal roofs aren't always worth the hype. Had a client with a perfectly installed metal roof—still sounded l...
Haha, ain't that the truth. Reminds me of the time I confidently climbed up to install my first solar attic fan—armed with nothing but a YouTube tutor...
Haha, reminds me of the time I gave a 14-day quote and the client's finance department took 3 weeks just to find their stapler... Yeah, tiered approac...
Haha, trust me, I've seen my fair share of DIY roofing "masterpieces" scattered across lawns after a good gust. But honestly, if you secure them prope...
Haha, been there myself. First TPO job I ever did, thought I had it dialed in—nice and hot, seams looked tight. Felt pretty proud until the homeowner ...