Had the same thing happen here—thought I’d finally outsmarted the algae, but those strips just don’t hold up to Midwest wind. I’ve tried the roof wash...
I put in a solar attic fan last summer—mid-size, supposedly rated for 1,200 sq ft. My attic’s about 1,000, so I figured it’d be enough. It does move a...
I’ve actually lived under both clay and asphalt, and I’ll say the noise difference is real—especially during hail or those heavy summer storms. Clay t...
I hear you on the salty air—coastal California is rough on anything metal. I’m inland, but I’ve still had my share of surprise leaks, especially aroun...
I hear you on the inspectors being stuck in the past—ran into the same thing with a green roof install last spring. They wanted me to use a type of ro...
Had a similar debate with myself a few years back. Ended up going with architectural shingles because the upfront cost for metal was just too much, an...
I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had similar issues with moisture meters—sometimes they’re just too sensitive to ambient humidity, especially in o...
Cap nails were a game changer for me too—learned that lesson after a big gust sent half my underlayment flapping like a flag. I’ve noticed the “self-s...
Ain’t that the truth... Had a leak pop up months after a storm and insurance said it was “wear and tear,” not hurricane-related. Ended up patching it ...
That’s a good point—shade really does make a difference. I’ve got an old workshop tucked under some big maples, and the felt underlayment there has ou...
I’ve had the same thing happen—checked the attic after a storm, saw nothing, then a week later there’s a stain on the drywall. My house is from the 70...
Good call on the drainage and snow load considerations—those are often overlooked. I've seen folks underestimate the cumulative weight of moisture-soa...
I've definitely seen my share of DIY thermostat installs gone wrong, but I'd argue that with enough preparation and patience, most homeowners can mana...
Had a similar issue when our basement flooded. Insurance initially refused coverage because the sump pump wasn't technically "installed to standard." ...