- Tried doubling up on sealant a couple years back—didn’t last through spring. Midwest freeze/thaw just eats it up. - Universal boots are hit or miss....

- Been there with the roof rake—thought I was helping, just ended up messing up the shingles. - Had a similar situation after a big snow year. DIY see...

- Agree on checking for mushy spots—if the decking’s soft, layering is just asking for trouble later. - Did a tear-off myself last year after findin...

Not sure I totally agree on adding more drains as the first move. Sometimes, too many penetrations just means more spots for leaks down the road, espe...