That’s been my experience too—after a few storms, they just seem to hug the roof better. I do wonder about the color holding up though. Mine looked gr...

Had the same experience here in Wisconsin. My last roof had upgraded underlayment and ice & water, but all they cared about was the shingle rating...

I’ve had similar issues with silicone boots on my old ranch house. The first year, I thought I was set, but after a couple of heavy spring storms, I n...

Never had much luck with silica gel either, honestly. I switched to using those VCI (vapor corrosion inhibitor) papers and it made a noticeable differ...

That’s exactly how I felt the first time I had an inspection after a storm. I remember thinking, “Is this really necessary?” but after seeing how much...

I’ve been in the same boat with fasteners—thought I was saving a few bucks, but ended up regretting it when rust started showing up around the screw h...

Yeah, roof claims can be tricky...had a similar experience after a hailstorm. —exactly what happened to me. Having clear before-and-after pics saved m...

Makita cordless is pretty solid, actually. Borrowed one from a buddy last summer when my DeWalt died mid-job (typical luck, right?). Definitely lighte...

We went with rafters from the start, thinking it'd save us headaches, but honestly, it wasn't exactly smooth sailing either. Sure, you avoid the truss...

Good points about insurers moving slowly—I've noticed that too. When I switched to metal, the insurance discount wasn't huge, but the real savings cam...

Ugh, that's rough...but don't beat yourself up. Even careful research can backfire sometimes. Good installers are gold—sounds like you've learned what...

Totally agree about documentation being key. Had a similar experience after a storm knocked down part of our fence and damaged the siding. At first, i...

I've had architectural shingles on my place for about 12 years now, and they're holding up pretty well. But honestly, lifespan depends a lot on instal...