I usually start with the intention of just fixing the damaged spot, but once I see any soft decking or water stains, I can’t help myself—I end up tear...
I went the second-layer route on my old place (also in the PNW, just inland from you). No regrets for the first five years—saved a chunk of cash and i...
Yeah, I hear you. My city wanted a letter from a structural engineer too, even after I showed them the specs. The hoops you gotta jump through... but ...
Yeah, those freeze/thaw swings are brutal. I tried deck seals on my garage roof, and two winters later I was up there with a caulk gun. Flashing’s a p...
Had the same worry when I switched to metal a few years back. We get some nasty storms here, and I figured I was just asking for trouble. Turns out, t...
Couldn’t agree more about the basics. I used to think adding a powered attic fan would fix my summer heat issues, but after crawling up there and actu...
You nailed it with the corners and seams—that’s always where my stuff fails first, too. I’ve had the same issue with tarps, even the ones labeled “all...
Maple seeds are the bane of my gutters every spring. I tried those foam inserts too—total disaster, they just turned into a soggy mess and trapped eve...
I get this. I used to just walk around outside after storms, but missed a leak that way—didn’t catch it until the attic insulation was already soggy. ...
I totally get what you mean about the “moving target” feeling. I replaced my roof with standard shingles two years ago, thinking I’d finally get a bre...
Had a diverter up for a year—helped with the overshoot, but it did catch a lot of leaves and gunk. Cleaning was more annoying, but at least water stop...
Totally agree—ventilation is way more important than people think. I put down a high-end synthetic underlayment last year, but until I added ridge ven...
Funny you mention the solar fans—I almost went down that road myself when I first noticed the attic getting stuffy. Ended up just clearing out the old...
That cosmetic-only warranty is kind of a joke, honestly. I had a roof with hail dents all over—no leaks, but it looked rough. When we sold, the buyers...
Totally agree—too many folks think more vents equals better airflow, but it just doesn’t work that way. I learned the hard way after adding a couple b...