Heated mats always sound good on paper, but in practice? I’ve seen more headaches than happy customers. You nailed it—if the driveway isn’t perfectly ...

Flat roofs are notorious for this kind of thing. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve chased a leak across a roof, thinking I’d found the source, on...

You nailed it—there’s just no silver bullet for gutters under trees, especially with pine needles. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on those fancy “no-...

Cup chains look great, but I’ve seen way too many gutters get trashed after a couple nasty winters. You’re right—the ice just builds up in those cups,...

Couldn’t agree more—shingles get all the attention, but if the sheathing’s rotted or the underlayment’s cheap, you’re just dressing up a problem. I’ve...

Nailed it about air sealing being overlooked. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been called out to “fix insulation problems” and it turns out the...

I’ve seen folks spend way too much on sealants, thinking it’ll buy them a few more years. Maybe it helps for a season or two, but once the underlaymen...

Yeah, heat guns and aluminum flashing rarely mix well. I've seen guys try to rush it with heat, thinking it'll save time, but usually it just ends up ...

You're spot-on about ambient conditions throwing things off. I've had days where my usual 975°F setting either scorched the membrane or barely bonded ...

Gotta back you up on the Kynar finish—I've installed plenty over the years, and the difference really shows after 5-10 years. Sure, it's a bit more mo...

Good points all around. Honestly, attic insulation and ventilation don't get nearly enough attention until something goes wrong. Learned that the hard...