Last summer I got my first real taste of what happens when you trust felt for too long. We had a couple days of pop-up storms in the forecast, but the...

Honestly, that’s been my experience too. I’ve helped swap out more blown-off shingles than I can count, but at least you can do it with a hammer and s...

That hits home. I remember when my uncle upgraded to impact shingles after a hailstorm trashed his old roof. He was hoping for a big drop in his insur...

I get what you’re saying about synthetic lasting longer, but honestly, I’ve found felt way easier to work with, especially on steep pitches. Those syn...

You're spot on about that. I've seen a few green roof setups where people underestimated the slope, and it turned into either a swampy mess or a dried...

Yeah, emails can be a bit hit-or-miss when you're dealing with storm damage. I've found that the best approach is to email first, then give it a day o...

Copper definitely looks great, but honestly, aluminum flashing can hold up really well if you catch damage early and handle repairs properly. Last yea...

We actually went with rubber in our laundry room, and yeah...the smell was noticeable at first. But after about a month, it faded completely. It's hel...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've had good results with reclaimed sheets, but it really comes down to doing your homework beforehand. One trick that...

I've had pretty good luck with Eternabond tape—sticks like crazy and holds up surprisingly well. Just make sure the surface is clean and dry first, ot...

Insurance companies sure know how to test your patience, that's for sure. Had a similar thing happen on a roof repair job last summer—customer's shing...

Metal roofs definitely have their perks, but honestly, asphalt shingles can sometimes make insurance claims smoother. With metal, adjusters often argu...