I’ve noticed the same thing with gravel roofs—people see a patch of exposed felt and panic, but it’s usually just cosmetic unless there’s pooling wate...
That’s been my experience too—DIY work never seems to get you a discount, just more scrutiny. I replaced about 30 shingles myself after a windstorm, a...
Yeah, the fine mesh can definitely get gummed up with maple helicopters and pollen—especially after a wet spring. I’ve had to brush mine off a couple ...
I get where you’re coming from about fasteners helping with load distribution, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience on my old ranch house. Wh...
That’s a fair point about the snow. I’ve got a metal roof on my shed and, honestly, the ice slides off like a mini avalanche every time we get a thaw....
Honestly, yes. When we moved in, the “walkthrough” was mostly about appliances and paint colors. The HRV controls were just glossed over. I had to wat...
That’s been my biggest headache with composites too. I looked at DaVinci for our place in northern Utah—love the look, but hardly anyone around here h...
Glad someone else mentioned the bird nests—I had one tucked away in mine last year, and it felt pretty awkward removing it. Mesh guards seem good in t...
I've definitely run into that before. Last year, we hired a contractor through a pretty reputable network to redo our deck. Reviews were glowing, but ...
That's a great point. I've also noticed smaller or newer brands sometimes have more flexibility to innovate or adapt quickly to new tech. A neighbor o...
Ran into something similar when we moved into our new place. Attic felt like a sauna even though the builder had installed plenty of vents. After poki...
Totally agree—synthetic underlayment is a solid upgrade. Felt tends to wrinkle and tear easily, especially if you're working solo or dealing with wind...
Yeah, neighbors can get touchy about drones—I learned that the hard way too. Binoculars usually do the trick, but for tricky spots, nothing beats a qu...
Calling your agent can definitely help, but honestly, sometimes even that doesn't fully clear things up. When I had roof damage after a hailstorm, my ...
Had a similar experience myself—small crew, older tools, but knew their stuff inside out. Curious though, how do you guys usually vet these smaller ou...