- Totally get what you’re saying—trusses with hurricane straps have saved a lot of headaches after storms in my area too. - Still, I’ve seen some old ...

- Gotta say, I’ve seen powder-coated steel fail pretty quick in salty air, especially if there’s even a tiny scratch. Once the coating’s breached, rus...

- Totally with you on the over-sealing. I’ve seen folks go wild with spray foam after a storm, thinking more is always better, and then they call me a...

- I’ve seen those foam inserts get pretty gross after a couple seasons—especially with maple seeds and pine needles. - One thing I’ve noticed: micro...

Totally agree with this—seen it happen plenty of times. Even a tiny pitch issue can turn gutters into mini compost bins after a good storm. Mesh guard...

Been there myself—roof looked perfect, then boom, first big storm and it's leaking like a sieve. Turns out the installer cut corners on the flashing, ...

Can confirm this helps. Had a similar issue after a hailstorm repair. Client couldn't stand the noise afterward, so we tried rubber mats first—worked ...

- Used a hybrid nailer for storm repairs last year—definitely packs a punch, but yeah, felt like bringing a bazooka to a knife fight for smaller DIY s...

- Been there myself—ventilation issues can be sneaky. - Good call on the ridge vents, they're underrated imo. - Glad you got it sorted, moisture probs...

True, but honestly, I've seen tile roofs pushing 30+ years with minimal issues. Usually comes down to installation quality and regular checks—catching...

Had a similar experience here after a big storm. ICC reports are great for streamlining paperwork, but they're not always dialed into specific local q...