I get where you’re coming from about the musty smell being a warning sign, but I’ve seen plenty of cases where there’s no odor at all and still hidden...

I’ve noticed the same thing with metal roofs—if the attic’s not sealed up tight, you still get those crazy icicles. One place I worked on, we found ga...

Milestones are great in theory, but yeah, they can get a bit fuzzy if you’re not careful. I’ve seen jobs where “roof dried in” meant tarps flapping in...

After last spring’s hailstorm, I had to patch up about a dozen shingles and replace some flashing around the chimney. Ended up costing me around $1,20...

Ten days seems to be the new normal around here too. I used to think 30 days was standard, but with how fast shingle and metal prices jump, it’s just ...

Honestly, I’ve seen folks get caught off guard by how fast things move after a storm. You’re right, once someone’s up there with a ladder, it’s tough ...

Yeah, reclaimed sheets can be a gamble. If you're set on going that route, always ask if you can inspect them first—look for rust spots, warping, or u...

That's a solid suggestion about angling the sample slightly—makes sense for mimicking real-world runoff. I'd also recommend placing a small piece of u...

I had a similar issue on a job last winter. Ended up running ice barrier about 4 ft past the exterior wall line, and it worked out pretty good. Agree ...

Tiles definitely have their perks, especially in terms of aesthetics, but I've seen similar issues with cracking after storms. Metal roofs can be grea...