That’s pretty much the story with most metal roofs after a hailstorm—unless you’re dealing with leaks or punctures, it’s mostly just a cosmetic headac...
That’s the truth—my gutters basically become a science experiment every fall. The bottle-brush ones looked promising until they started growing moss a...
Funny thing about underlayment—I used to be a die-hard felt guy, but after one too many “mystery leaks” during storm season, I finally caved and tried...
Yeah, I hear you on the pine needles—those things are like nature’s confetti, just everywhere. I’ve seen folks drop a ton of cash on those solid-surfa...
That’s a good point about the insulation factor—people always talk about green roofs being a pain, but I’ve seen them hold up surprisingly well in som...
Totally agree—seen so many “high-end” roofs fail just because someone skipped a simple step like sealing around a vent pipe. Flashing’s boring but man...
You’re spot on about the risks with surplus sheets. I’ve seen folks try to save a few bucks and end up dealing with leaks or rust after just a couple ...
Copper’s like the unicorn of flashing around here—looks great, lasts forever, but yeah, that price tag scares most folks off unless it’s a fancy custo...
I've definitely seen condensation issues pop up when ventilation wasn't addressed alongside insulation improvements. Helped a friend redo his attic in...
Yeah, gutters can be sneaky like that. Had a similar issue myself—thought the roof was leaking at first, but nope, just gutters overflowing and dumpin...
Haha, Flex Seal adventures... been there myself. Had a homeowner once who thought it'd be a genius idea to patch up some storm damage on his shingles ...
Yeah, good question. In my experience, it's usually the sealant that goes first, especially if there's a lot of temperature fluctuation. Aluminum flas...
You're definitely onto something there—I've seen plenty of roofs that looked great on paper but didn't hold up in real storms. Coatings really can mak...
Couldn't agree more about checking seals and caulking first. Last summer, I noticed some water pooling near my sliding door during a heavy storm. My f...
Totally agree with you on specifics making the difference. Adjusters have to justify their decisions to higher-ups, so giving them solid numbers and d...