Couldn’t agree more. I’ve tried those pens on gutters and it’s always obvious in the right light. Sometimes you just have to accept a little imperfect...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen a single missed nail turn into a leak after one bad storm. Regular checks and that extra underlayment layer really do m...

That lighter color really does make a difference, especially in the summer. I’ve noticed on job sites that folks who go with darker metal roofs someti...

Totally get this. I’ve had meters tell me a section was soaked, but it was just cold from the HVAC duct below. Nothing beats actually pulling back a c...

I’ve noticed the same thing—sometimes those “miscellaneous” charges are just a lazy way to pad the bid. I’ve had a couple foremen actually walk me thr...

I’ve actually found welding in the early morning helps a lot, especially when the sun’s not beating down. Less glare, too. But sometimes the dew makes...

Yeah, wind can definitely mess things up, but heat matters quite a bit too. With TPO, I've noticed around 90-95°F ambient temp things start getting tr...

Yeah, warranty language can get really tricky. I've seen this happen a few times—companies set these arbitrary "wind thresholds" that don't always mat...

Totally get the logic behind spelling out every detail, but honestly, sometimes being overly explicit can backfire. Had a homeowner once who got overw...

Copper definitely tends to run pricier upfront compared to zinc, no doubt about it. But from what I've seen, copper has a pretty solid edge in durabil...

Cellulose definitely has its perks, but honestly, spray foam isn't as intimidating as it seems once you've seen it done a few times. I've worked on a ...