That’s the truth. I’ve seen more paperwork get ruined in attics and basements than I care to count—water, critters, you name it. I started scanning my...
That’s spot on—insurance adjusters almost always want a third-party report, especially after a storm. Curious if anyone’s had luck with insurance acce...
Yeah, I hear you on the glove front. Disposables are handy for quick, dirty jobs, but I go through way too many if I use them for everything. Those ni...
That’s fair, but I’d argue dents from hail are mostly cosmetic unless you’re dealing with really thin panels. I’ve seen plenty of metal roofs outlast ...
You’re spot on about the hidden issues under a second layer. I’ve seen insulation soaked through and rafters starting to rot, all out of sight until w...
That’s a fair point about rust—coastal or industrial areas can eat through metal boots faster than folks expect. I usually recommend aluminum or stain...
If we’re talking about which underlayment would “cross the finish line last,” I’d put my money on the newer synthetics, especially in climates like th...
Not to nitpick, but running the vent all the way outside doesn’t always solve everything, especially in older homes with odd rooflines or tight attic ...
Partial installs are actually a smart way to test things out, especially with coastal weather. I’ve seen folks do just the garage or a shed first—give...
Rainwater harvesting’s a great idea in theory, but I’ve seen a lot of setups get clogged up fast, especially under big maples or oaks. Even with leaf ...
We've definitely had some pushback, especially from customers who got used to our longer validity periods. But honestly, once we explained the volatil...
Yeah, tile roofs can really catch people off guard with the extra weight. Did you end up needing additional support walls too, or was reinforcing the ...
I've run into this quite a bit, actually. Synthetic shingles were marketed as a sort of miracle fix when they first gained popularity, but like any ne...
Good point about foam around chimneys—seen plenty of cracked foam jobs myself. Metal flashing with a quality sealant is definitely the safer bet. Plus...
From my experience, the ideal timing tends to be late spring or early summer—right after the heavy pollen and tree debris have settled but before the ...