I hear you on the moss-proof shingle idea—if someone figures that out, they’ll make a fortune in the Northwest. I’ve tried a couple of those zinc or c...

Can’t argue with any of that. I used to think drip edge was just one of those “extra” things contractors tried to upsell, but after tearing into a cou...

Had a similar thought the first time I saw a drone report—looked like something out of a video game. I’ve only been on a handful of jobs where the fan...

Man, those triangle screws are the worst. I’ve run into them on a couple of cheap fans and a blender, and it’s like they’re daring you to even try. I ...

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with the cheap caulk. I used a bargain tube once on a valley flashing and it just didn’t last—cracked and peeled up...

That “full removal” thing is kinda shady if they’re leaving big logs behind, honestly. I’ve seen crews do that—say it’s all included, then leave the h...

Yeah, it really does feel like a never-ending fight. I’ve only been working on roofs for a couple years, but even in that short time, I’ve seen so man...

Yeah, I hear you on the “high traction” claims. I’ve been on a few roofs where the underlayment felt like ice as soon as there was any dew, even with ...

I've seen a couple drone inspections done on job sites, and yeah, they're slick for spotting big issues like missing shingles or obvious heat leaks. B...