Here’s how I’d break it down if you’re thinking about tile in a cold climate: 1. Weight is a real concern. If your inspector says the rafters aren’t ...

You nailed it about the “cool roof” coatings not holding up here. Austin sun just eats through anything reflective, and pollen’s a nightmare. I’ve see...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’d push back a bit—sometimes those “tiny” details are what save you down the line, especially with storm damage. ...

Cracking a window’s never going to cut it if you’re dealing with attic moisture—totally agree there. But I’d push back a bit on blaming just the soffi...

Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way. Had a customer last year who skipped drip edge because “the shingles looked tight.” First nor’easter, water wi...

Walk mats and temp walkways are handy in theory, but honestly, I’ve found them to be more trouble than they’re worth on steep pitches—especially when ...

Sounds like you nailed it. Flashing issues can be sneaky—one tiny crack and you're dealing with a mess. You tackled it exactly right though: remove, r...