That’s really interesting to hear how the synthetic held up for you, especially through the freeze-thaw cycles. I’ve seen a lot of roofs where felt ju...

It’s definitely not just you. Gutter guards are great for the big stuff like leaves and twigs, but pine needles and those little helicopter seeds from...

That’s the truth—synthetic underlayment is just waiting to humble you. I’ve tried Cougar Paws and honestly, they’re better than most, but they still g...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d argue the “little fixes” only go so far if your home’s got bigger vulnerabilities. You mentioned, That’s true...

Motion lights and ultrasonic repellents... yeah, raccoons are definitely smarter than we give them credit for. Had a client once who swore by those ul...

Totally agree with you there. Had a similar issue at my folks' place—shingles started curling after just 10 years. Once we improved ventilation, thing...

Good points all around, but I've seen cases where people upgraded insulation and ventilation yet still had minor ice dams. Usually came down to overlo...

Couldn't agree more on drainage layers being key. I've lost count of how many roofs I've seen that were supposedly "bulletproof," yet ended up leaking...

This reminds me of a neighbor who kept battling ice dams every winter. He installed heated cables, replaced shingles, and even added extra ice barrier...

Totally agree, catching it early saves a ton of hassle later on. I've seen underlayments that claim 20 or even 30-year lifespans start breaking down a...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen this happen a lot—folks going straight for the cheapest option, then ending up frustrated when things go sideways later...

Good points mentioned already, especially about the snow guards. I've inspected plenty of roofs after storms, and properly installed guards really do ...