- Seen a lot of folks regret going cheap on shingles, especially with the wind we get here. Had a job last spring—brand new roof, but the installer sk...

- Been there with gear that *looks* fine but just feels off. I trust my hands more than my eyes half the time, but even then, stuff can surprise you. ...

- You’re not wrong—every rebate feels like its own scavenger hunt. - I’ve seen customers get tripped up by the tiniest difference in wording. - My...

- Self-adhering membrane strips: decent for ice dams, but yeah, I’ve seen them trap more moisture than folks expect. Not always the strips’ fault—some...

- Seen this a lot: folks patching the same spot over and over, thinking it’s “fixed” until the next rain. It’s almost never just one spot. - Couldn’t...

- Sedum’s a solid choice, but yeah, weight’s no joke—seen a few old garages bow after a wet spring. - Gutters: I tell folks those guards are like so...

- 100% agree on soffit vents—people don’t realize how much attic trouble starts right there. - Solar fans... mixed bag in my book. Like you said, if t...

- Seen adjusters get weird about “eco” roofs—some just don’t know what to do with them. - If you’ve got good paperwork and a legit install, you’re h...

- Tile roofs aren't exactly maintenance-free... cracked tiles are sneaky, like you said. - Quick visual checks every year or two help catch issues ear...

- Thermal imaging can def pick up insulation issues—cold spots usually mean missing or compressed insulation. - But honestly, it's not foolproof. I've...

- Green roofing sounds good on paper, but honestly, it's not always practical. - Tried sedum mats once—maintenance became a headache, especially witho...

Agree with this completely. Seen plenty of roofs where spray foam was blamed unfairly—usually comes down to poor attic ventilation or shortcuts in ins...

Yeah, squirrels are sneaky little devils. Had a client once who swore the scratching was just branches brushing against the roof. Turned out to be a w...

- Good points, but marine-grade isn't always necessary inland... depends on your exact location. - I've had decent luck with local metal suppliers—usu...

Reflective coatings can be decent short-term fixes, but honestly, the annual patch-up routine gets old fast. If you're looking for something more dura...