Metal on low-pitch roofs is a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. If the seams aren’t done right or you cheap out on the underlayment, wind-driven rain can ...

Yeah, the “show us the hurricane straps and impact shingles” thing drives me a little nuts sometimes. I get it—insurance folks want something they can...

Cutting W-trusses is basically asking for trouble, so you’re right to be cautious. I’ve seen more than a few folks try to “open up” their attic by hac...

Couldn’t agree more about those transition spots. Even when you do everything by the book—ice & water shield, step flashing, all that—there’s just...

Solid covers (the “reverse curve” kind) can help with leaves, but they’re not a set-and-forget deal either. I’ve seen them work well on steeper roofs,...

Yeah, tiered pricing usually works out better in practice. I've done conditional clauses before, and trust me, they're a minefield—customers forget de...

Green roofs can be great in theory, but they're not exactly a walk in the park (or garden?) to set up right, especially if your roof wasn't originally...

Metal roofs aren't always as noisy as people think—depends a lot on insulation and installation quality. But yeah, shingles are definitely easier for ...