Duct tape on a roof in July? Tried it once—lasted about as long as an ice cube in the sun. I swear, I watched it slowly peel up like it was trying to ...

Yeah, the color fade thing is real—my uncle’s composite roof started out jet black and now it’s more like “charcoal-ish” after a few summers. Still lo...

I hear you on the vent boot thing—those sneaky little leaks are the worst. It’s like, one minute you think you’re in the clear, next minute you’re up ...

Man, salt air is just brutal, right? I used to think stainless was the magic bullet too, but even that stuff gets a little crusty after a while. Makes...

I’ve only seen recycled subflooring on one job, and it was a mixed bag—less swelling, but man, it smelled weird for weeks. Did you notice any issues w...

Man, those “budget” shingles are like the instant noodles of roofing—seems like a good idea until you’re regretting it later. I’ve seen quotes change ...

Man, I hear you. I once tried to save a bit by using leftover ice & water shield from another job under CertainTeed shingles. Next thing I know, a...

Man, I’ve seen that too—someone tries to save a buck and ends up with panels that look like they’ve already survived a zombie apocalypse. I always fli...

Honestly, drones these days practically fly themselves...well, almost. First time I tried one, I nearly gave my neighbor a free haircut, but after abo...

Haha, yeah storms really do seem to have a twisted sense of humor sometimes. You ever notice how some older roofs are just like that stubborn old uncl...

I've tried snapping chalk lines straight onto shingles before, and honestly, it wasn't half bad. Sure, my first attempt looked like a drunk squirrel d...

Haha, yeah, marketing hype can really set us up for disappointment sometimes. Ever notice how the "30-year shingles" seem to start looking rough aroun...