That’s honestly the only way I’ve found to keep things fair, too. In my line of work, I always give clients a written quote that’s good for 30 days—so...

Had to laugh about the attic comment—been there, flashlight in my mouth, insulation everywhere. I’m with you on the fasteners; people forget how much ...

I've come across this a lot too, and honestly, it's not always builders trying to cut corners. Sometimes it's just confusion or misinterpretation of l...

Good points about the green roof and solar panels—trusses definitely have their advantages there. I've inspected quite a few homes where the owners we...

Yeah, that "what have I gotten myself into" feeling is pretty universal, isn't it? I remember tackling my first hip and ridge shingle job a few years ...

Copper flashing does look fantastic, especially as it ages and gets that nice patina. Had a client who went for it purely for looks—definitely pricey ...

Interesting point about brands, but could it also be batch variations rather than strictly brand differences? I've seen crews struggle with the same b...

Yeah, consistency is definitely something to think about. Have you noticed how the coatings from dedicated suppliers tend to hold up better over time?...

You're right to question how much attic ventilation alone can do—it's definitely not a magic fix if your insulation or sealing isn't up to par. Good v...

Interesting points made here, but wouldn't reflective coatings still help on areas not fully covered by plants? Seems like it might fill in some gaps....

Good point about airflow, but wouldn't raising the pots individually make them less stable, especially on a rooftop? I've seen setups where folks used...