Not sure I’d call lead boots a slam dunk for longevity anymore, at least not on every roof. I’ve seen a few where squirrels or raccoons chewed right t...

That “compost” layer in the gutters is no joke, especially if you’ve got a lot of trees around. I used to shrug off drip edge too, but after replacing...

Good points all around. I've seen plenty of homeowners jump straight to snow guards or heat cables, thinking that's the silver bullet. But like you sa...

Yeah, good points all around. Premium shingles can definitely help, but honestly, installation quality matters just as much—maybe even more. I've seen...

Couldn't agree more with this point. I've seen folks get burned by assuming the big-box stores automatically have the best deals. A few years back, I ...

I've seen plenty of arguments for TPO being safer too, but honestly, it's not always black-and-white. Torch-down definitely has risks—open flames and ...

This is spot-on. I've been roofing for years, and trust me, some contractors have their pitch down to a science. But you're right—there's no guarantee...

Yeah, drones can be a bit overrated for typical residential checks. I've tried them myself, and honestly, by the time you get comfortable flying and s...