That’s spot on about insulation and airflow—people don’t realize how easy it is to throw off the balance up there. I put in blown-in cellulose a few y...

Had a similar situation last year—thought I could just add a layer, but once I started pulling up shingles, the decking was spongy in spots. No way ar...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a few tile roofs hold up okay here—though every one had a super steep pitch and some serious wa...

That lines up with my experience too. I’m in Michigan, and when I was getting quotes for our asphalt shingle roof last fall, most contractors gave me ...

I totally get where you’re coming from—those roof part names are confusing at first. I used to think “soffit” was just a fancy word for the edge of th...

I get where you’re coming from. I tried the gutter apron too when I replaced my gutters last year—mainly because it seemed like less hassle and I didn...

Yeah, the magnet roller is basically part of my toolkit now. I’ve had Empire and another local crew do roofs for me—neither left the yard spotless, bu...

Rubberized patches really do seem to be a step up from the usual quick fixes. I’ve had my fair share of battles with aluminum flashing, especially aft...

That’s been my experience too. I’ve got mostly maples, so the leaves mat down and block the drains in sheets, but at least they’re easier to scoop out...