That engineer’s report thing gets everyone, honestly. I’ve had projects where we’re waiting on a single signature for weeks, and meanwhile the client’...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to deal with rusted-out fasteners on coastal jobs, even when the specs called for 316 stainless. On a few roofs...

I get the concern about critters with sheep’s wool, but honestly, every insulation has its own issues. Even the treated stuff can attract mice if ther...

That’s a pretty accurate way to put it. I’ve seen more than a few folks try to patch things up with whatever’s on hand after a storm—plastic sheeting,...

Yeah, cordless is getting better, but I'm still not fully sold. Had a buddy switch to cordless last year—loved it at first, but ran into battery issue...

Good points there, especially about the stainless steel fasteners. Galvanized hardware might seem okay at first, but I've seen it fail surprisingly fa...

Haha, yeah, diagrams always make it look like a breeze until you're knee-deep in tiny screws and missing parts. I've seen plenty of DIY roof repairs t...

I've noticed the same trend with roofs seeming to wear out quicker lately. Some of it might be due to materials, but honestly, installation plays a hu...

Matching shingles can definitely be a headache. Had a customer last year who spent weeks hunting down the exact color—ended up still looking off becau...

Hybrid setups can work, but honestly, I've seen them cause more headaches than they're worth. You end up juggling two different structural systems, an...

Torch-down gets a bad rap mostly because of inexperienced crews or corner-cutting, like you mentioned. I've fixed enough DIY disasters to know that fi...

Insurance can definitely be a hassle sometimes, no argument there. But from what I've seen, having detailed documentation usually helps more often tha...

You're definitely onto something there. The whole "metal roofs are loud" thing mostly comes from older installations or barns and sheds without proper...