Trusses are a blessing and a curse, right? I’ve had a few garages where I thought I was a genius for using them, then spent the next winter cursing at...

Couldn’t agree more about the basics. I’ve watched more than one “premium” roof peel up like a sardine can because someone got lazy with the starter r...

You’re not alone—first time I crawled up there with a box of Christmas lights, I swear I heard the house groan. I’ve seen folks try to beef up their t...

Man, I hear you on the double felt mess. Had a crew try that on one of my rentals a few years back—looked fine until we had a week of rain and then it...

Haha, you're telling me. I manage a property right on the coast, and rust is basically my arch-nemesis at this point. Tried the wax trick myself, and ...

Yeah, learned that lesson myself the hard way. A couple years ago, I had to oversee a roof replacement for one of our buildings. Thought I'd be clever...

Yeah, insurance can be a real headache with hidden damages. Had a situation last year where everything looked fine initially after a storm—just some s...

Haha, warranties can be a real circus act sometimes. Had a tenant once whose "ironclad" roof warranty conveniently didn't cover "weather-related incid...

Haha, saving thousands definitely earns you some serious bragging rights at home. I once toured a place that looked perfect—until I opened a closet an...

Funny you mention neighbor horror stories... my buddy installed a green roof thinking he'd have this lush, Instagram-worthy oasis. Fast forward two mo...

Roof sealant can def buy you some time, but honestly, if you're seeing rust already, it's probably a bit past the quick-fix stage. Had a similar issue...