That’s for sure. I’ve seen water from a tiny leak on one side of a roof end up staining the ceiling in a bedroom halfway across the house. It’s wild h...
Pulled up a section of flexible flashing on a roof I did about six years ago—wasn’t because it failed, just had to reroute a vent for a bathroom remod...
You nailed it with the ridge vent and soffit check. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen folks spend big on fancy fans, only to end up with more ...
Had a job last summer where the homeowner insisted on torch-down because that’s what his dad used on the place in the 80s. We spent half the prep time...
I’ve definitely noticed some brands are a little less stubborn than others, but once that Texas sun’s had its way, it’s mostly a lost cause. Had a job...
Funny thing, I’ve seen more than a few folks swap to composite thinking it’d be a one-and-done deal, only to call me back five or six years later abou...
I know what you mean about sealed handles getting slick. I had this old Estwing hammer—handle was so polished from years of sweat and rain, it felt li...
I get the logic behind checking the attic after rain, but honestly, I’ve seen folks rely too much on that and miss issues that only show up during win...
That’s the truth—seen too many folks wait until a little patch turns into a full-blown leak. You’re on the right track checking drains and watching fo...
That’s the thing with 3-tab—never quite as forgiving as architectural shingles when you’re trying to tuck in new flashing. I’ve seen caulk fail more t...
Yeah, drones are handy, but they're definitely not foolproof. Last summer, I had a client who showed me a drone inspection report—looked super high-te...
Did a similar project a couple years back—synthetic underlayment, ridge vent, soffits, the whole nine yards. Thought I'd nailed it too, until winter r...
Plywood covers can be a lifesaver, honestly. Back when Hurricane Irma rolled through, my neighbor had fancy shutters installed, and I just slapped up ...
Testing samples first is definitely the way to go. A couple of years back, I had a homeowner who jumped straight into installing a metal roof without ...