I get the logic behind dabbing some sealant for a hairline crack, but honestly, every time I’ve tried that, it’s just delayed the inevitable. Maybe it...

You're definitely not alone with the vinegar fumes—I remember weekends spent scrubbing rust spots off my old shed roof, and let's just say it wasn't e...

Thermal imaging is handy, but yeah, nothing beats the good ol' flashlight crawl. Had a similar "ghost" issue myself—turned out to be raccoons having a...

I've actually tried recycled shingles on my shed roof, including the hips and ridges. They've held up pretty well through some rough weather. Installa...

Good points about anodized aluminum. I've had decent luck with coated aluminum flashing myself, but you're spot-on about isolating metals. A few years...

Definitely agree with this. When I had to clean my metal roof, I found diluted dish soap and warm water was gentle enough to avoid dull spots. Might b...

Totally agree about the attic hatch—mine was leaking warm air too. Another sneaky spot was around recessed lighting fixtures... didn't realize they co...

Been there myself—insurance surprised me too when they covered ours a couple years ago. Glad it worked out for you... sometimes things actually go smo...