Good point about sustainability. I switched to synthetic underlayment on a property about five years ago after dealing with felt deteriorating way too...

Good points about underlayment and nailing patterns. I've also noticed attic ventilation can make a big difference. Had a property where shingles kept...

Good call on screws and washers—staples are basically raccoon toys, haha. I've also had decent luck with metal flashing, but honestly, determined crit...

Couldn't agree more with this. It's frustrating because the marketing is all about being eco-friendly, but when it comes down to actual design, it's l...

Been there myself with the ventilation gremlins... learned the hard way that even the fanciest underlayment won't save you if there's moisture sneakin...

Yeah, rattling noises are usually a dead giveaway something's loose. I've seen this happen a lot with ceiling fans—installers sometimes rush and don't...