That tap test has saved me from a few headaches, honestly. I’ve seen too many folks just gloss over small signs and end up with a bigger mess later. I...

I’ve managed a few properties with composite roofs, and honestly, the biggest headache is folks ignoring the gutters. You nailed it—one blocked downsp...

If I had to pick tomorrow, I'd lean toward metal, but only if the house has proper attic venting and the roof shape isn't too cut up. I've managed a f...

I’ve had a couple of roofs under my watch—some newer, some pushing 40 years—and this comes up more than you’d think. Here’s how I see it: insurance wi...

If you’re managing multiple properties, the mess and downtime from a full tear-off can be a real pain, but skipping it isn’t always a win either. I’ve...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck swapping out the old pipes for PVC or PEX. Metal just doesn’t stand a chance long-te...

That’s about what I’m seeing in NE Ohio too, and it’s a tough pill to swallow. Here’s how I usually break it down: first, get at least three written e...

That's exactly it. When I was overseeing a roof replacement for one of our buildings, I had bids all over the place—some were detailed, others vague a...

Yeah, cordless definitely has its quirks right now. Had a similar issue when we redid the fascia boards on our rental units—battery dropped below half...

Good points on gutters and flashing, but honestly, sometimes the smaller stuff can wait a bit. First priority after a storm should always be structura...

We tried something similar on a small maintenance shed a couple years back—green roof plus passive vents near the roofline. Honestly, ventilation made...