Not gonna lie, I get where you’re coming from about full tear-offs being the safer bet, especially with Midwest weather. But I’ve seen a few cases whe...

Yeah, learned that the hard way—my old boss used to say “rock salt’s for driveways, not roofs.” I’ve tried those calcium chloride socks too, but somet...

That’s spot on about catching decking issues early. I’ve noticed sometimes you don’t see the rot until you’re halfway through tear-off, and then you’r...

That’s a good point about the “self-healing” thing. I remember the first time I heard that, I pictured the hole just closing up like magic, but in rea...

Layering’s definitely helped me too, especially around the valleys where water just loves to sneak in. I’ve noticed that even the “high-temp” syntheti...

I’ve actually tried using my attic trusses for storage—thought it’d be a smart way to clear out the garage. I laid some plywood across the bottom chor...

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Sometimes the “official” fix just doesn’t hold up like you’d expect. I’ve had similar stuff happen with ...

Metal roofs are definitely solid, especially if you're in an area prone to storms. If anyone's worried about hail dents, choosing a textured or matte ...

Green roofs and rain gardens are great ideas, but honestly, they're not always practical for everyone. I've worked on a few green roof projects, and t...

Totally agree with this. From what I've seen, 30-60 days is pretty standard, but it's always good to explain why. For example, roofing materials like ...

Totally agree with this. Thermal imaging is awesome when you're stuck, but most leaks I've seen are pretty straightforward once you know what to look ...

Those are solid tips, especially about checking references. But honestly, dropping by a current job site might not always give you the full picture. I...