- Had the same thing happen on my shed roof—synthetic slate held up great for years, but the south-facing side got a bit brittle, too. - I’m guessin...

- I actually went with a lighter tan composite on my bungalow, and honestly, I’m not sure it made a huge difference in attic temps. Maybe a couple deg...

- I’m with you on the freeze/thaw cycles—Northeast weather is rough on roofs. - Couldn’t agree more. I use a drone for a quick look after storms, b...

- Gotta say, I get the “trust your hands more than the tag” thing, but sometimes I wonder if we’re too quick to toss stuff. - - I’ve had gear fee...

- Gotta say, I’d be a little cautious about the “if it’s watertight, leave it” approach. - - Sometimes old flashing hides tiny pinholes or cracks...

- Tried a newer cordless nailer last summer on a shed build. - Battery life was surprisingly decent, but still felt heavy after a couple hours. - Reli...