Tile in Maine is gutsy, I’ll give you that. Most folks around here don’t even consider it, just because of the headaches with freeze-thaw and all the ...

I’ve replaced a few tile roofs up here after just a handful of winters, and it’s usually the same story—water sneaks in, freezes, then you get cracks ...

That’s true, but I’d add—sometimes the “green” options get tossed in more as a buzzword than an actual upgrade. I’ve seen recycled underlayment that’s...

Heat and humidity are a nightmare combo for nailers, no doubt. I’ve had a Hitachi that I swore by for years, but even that thing started misfiring aft...

Totally agree with your take on this: I've seen similar stuff happen with roofing. Folks sometimes insist on "natural" aesthetics—like heavy mossy ...

You're spot on about roofing cement being temporary. I've seen plenty of quick fixes fail after a season or two. Props to you for tackling it properly...

Yeah, thermal imaging can be handy, but honestly, I've rarely seen it catch anything major on newer roofs. Had a client last summer who insisted on it...

Good points on attic ventilation...it does help more than most people realize. But honestly, ridge vents aren't always the miracle solution some folks...

Yeah, roofs can be sneaky like that. Seen plenty of cases where folks thought they had a huge issue, but it ended up being something pretty minor—like...

Yeah, you're spot on there. Green roofs are definitely their own beast—seen plenty of roofers underestimate them. Modular systems can be decent, espec...

Yeah, gotta agree there. I patched up some older shingles on my place last spring, thinking I'd bought myself a couple more years easy. Then we got hi...