I’ve had pretty much the same experience with elastomeric coatings. They definitely helped keep my garage cooler last summer, but the prep work is eve...
I get where you’re coming from. I went back and forth on this too, especially after hearing about those warranty issues. In the end, I did a tear-off ...
That lines up with what I’ve seen too. I tried to save money on a roll of off-brand TPO for my garage, and even though the prep was solid, it started ...
That’s exactly why I switched to metal boots too. The rubber ones just can’t handle the freeze-thaw cycles—mine started cracking after a couple winter...
Yeah, it’s kind of wild how much tech is creeping into home maintenance now. I used to just climb up with a flashlight too and figured if I didn’t see...
I’m with you on not always jumping straight to a full replacement, especially if the damage is minor and you’re not seeing leaks or rust. I patched a ...
I hear you on the synthetic underlayment—nearly wiped out on a frosty morning last fall. I’m still torn between felt and synthetic for my next go-arou...
We had something similar when we redid our deck last summer. Lumber prices were all over the place, and our contractor included a clause about price a...
Good points about metal roofs—matching panels later can definitely be a pain. I had shingles when a storm blew through last year, and luckily I could ...
I tried something similar last year, but instead of hand warmers, I just kept the batteries in my jacket pockets. Worked okay-ish, but definitely not ...
Angled guards definitely have their perks, but honestly, I've had better luck with the micro-mesh style. I started out with angled guards too, and the...
Totally relate to this. We had similar issues and ended up adding passive vents in bedrooms. Not perfect, but it cut down condensation noticeably. Bui...
Yeah, I've found the same thing. Had a contractor once who was supposedly "fully vetted," but when I did some digging myself, turns out his license ha...
I totally get what you're saying about the weight. I borrowed a cordless nailer from a buddy last summer when we redid our shed roof, and yeah, it fel...
Exactly. I've had tile roofs on two different houses now, and while they're definitely sturdy, they're not "set-it-and-forget-it" by any means. I lear...