I've had pretty similar experiences myself. Synthetic underlayment is definitely impressive, especially in situations where the weather decides to thr...

That's been my experience too, especially when dealing with storm repairs. A couple years back, after a pretty nasty hailstorm, I had to redo my own r...

You're right to be cautious about modifying trusses later on. I've seen homeowners successfully add skylights to truss roofs, but it usually involves ...

That's a fair point about the noise—metal roofs can definitely amplify hail impacts, especially if there's minimal insulation or attic space buffering...

You're definitely right about the fine print—it's practically an art form. I've seen warranties voided because homeowners didn't use the exact underla...

Good points about moisture meters—they're useful for surface-level checks, but I've seen plenty of cases where hidden damage was way worse than the re...

Had a similar issue a few years back after building a wooden fence. Thought I'd save some time and just used regular galvanized nails without sealing ...