Getting up there yourself really is a game changer. I get the appeal of drones and infrared scans, but there’s just stuff you can’t spot unless you’re...

Clearing gutters and branches definitely helps, but I’ve found even with regular rinsing, that coastal humidity still sneaks up on you. My old composi...

I get the appeal of metal, especially after a hurricane, but I’ve gotta say—sometimes the “green” options get overlooked. We went with a living roof (...

Honestly, I never saw a huge drop in my energy bills after sorting out my attic venting, but the difference in comfort was pretty noticeable—less of t...

Man, you nailed it with that one. I’ve chased more pieces of synthetic across my yard than I care to admit. Felt was a pain for tearing, but at least ...

Yeah, I hear you on the risk vs reward thing. I’ve had a few wins with DIY repairs, but also some total fails—like the time I tried to swap a battery ...

That paperwork is no joke. I’ve had to translate those reports for clients more times than I can count—sometimes even I have to Google a term or two. ...

Good call on the barrier cream—I learned that lesson the hard way too. I swear fiberglass insulation was invented by someone who never had to actually...

Yeah, hidden venting issues seem way more common than you'd think. A couple years back, I was helping a friend install a green roof on his new place. ...

I've definitely noticed humidity playing a role. A buddy of mine down in Florida swears synthetic underlayment breaks down faster there because of all...

I've seen Brava tiles hold up pretty well color-wise, at least here in Arizona where the sun beats down hard. Inspected a roof recently that was pushi...

Yeah, ventilation definitely doesn't get enough attention—seen way too many roofs fail early because of poor airflow underneath. As for Tamko vs Certa...