I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen metal roofs help in some cases. They’re non-combustible, so even if lightning hits, the roof it...

You nailed it—flashing is the silent troublemaker. I’ve lost count of how many times folks call me out thinking their shingles failed, and it’s just a...

Seen this a lot. Folks think a few phone pics will cover them, but blurry shots or ones with your thumb in the way can really trip you up. Had a clien...

That’s been my experience too. I’ve seen plenty of roofs make it through brutal storms just because someone took the time to check for loose shingles ...

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve seen the same thing—folks get their hopes up on “cool” shingles, but if the attic’s basically a sauna, it barely m...

That’s the story of my life lately—seems like every time I’m up on a roof with solar panels or those new “smart” vents, I spend more time on the phone...

I hear you on the sealant mess—I've seen more than a few jobs where folks tried to save a buck with patches, and it just led to more headaches down th...

That’s a good point about the eco-friendly shingles—some nailers just don’t play nice with them. I ran into that last year on a job where the homeowne...

Had a customer last year with a nearly identical story—old felt underlayment, looked alright from the outside, but once we started pulling shingles, i...

Those squirrels are something else, aren't they? Had a similar issue at a client's place last spring. We thought we'd sealed everything tight after re...

I've seen liquid flashing hold up pretty well too, especially if you're careful with prep. Had a client whose chimney flashing kept peeling back—tried...

I've done a few DIY roof repairs after storms myself—mostly patching shingles and sealing leaks. Honestly, it's doable if you're handy and the damage ...

Good point about the weight issue—I've seen that happen more than once. A few years back, a homeowner called me after a heavy storm because their gara...