Here’s my step-by-step for not losing your mind (or your clippings): 1) Lay down a towel or newspaper—seriously, it’s like a drop cloth for your toes....
Man, I totally get the “am I making more work for myself?” feeling. I’ve crawled up my own roof after a storm more times than I care to admit—usually ...
Those foam inserts are like the “miracle” kitchen gadgets you see on late-night TV—seem great until you actually use them. I put some in for a client ...
Wildfire-proof neighborhood, huh? If only my insurance agent could see me now, dreaming big. I’ve been in the trenches with this cement board and wood...
If you ever want to see a grown man cry, just hand him a bill for storm cleanup after he’s already spent a weekend on the roof with a blue tarp and a ...
Man, you nailed it—sometimes you just gotta get your boots up there and see for yourself. I’ve had more than a few “looks fine from the ground” moment...
That’s the truth—sometimes it’s the little things you spot early that save your bacon. I always tell folks, if you see a pile of granules in the gutte...
Man, pine needles are like glitter—once they’re in your gutters, you’ll find them forever. I tried those mesh guards too, but the needles just sort of...
Been there, done that...and have the gray hairs to prove it. Had a job last year where the brand-new sheets looked perfect—until the first rainstorm. ...
True, but honestly, tile roofs aren't exactly needy toddlers either. If installed correctly with proper underlayment and ventilation, they're pretty f...
Haha, sealant strikes again...classic move. Honestly, I've seen this scenario play out more times than I can count—sealant seems like a hero until win...
Had a customer last year convinced his skylight was leaking. I spent two afternoons up there, hose in hand, scratching my head. Finally poked around t...
Yeah, you'd be surprised how often this happens. As someone who's been up on more roofs than I care to count, the annual inspection thing isn't just a...
Yeah, plastic wrap can be a sneaky moisture trap sometimes. Think of it like wrapping a sandwich too tightly—sure, it seems like a good idea at first,...
Yeah, you're definitely onto something there. I've installed mod-bit roofs for years, and honestly, the decision to go with DensDeck or stick with reg...