That’s spot on. Flashing is always the first place I check after a rough winter. Had a job last year where a small split by the chimney flashing turne...
I get the appeal of composite—lighter, less hassle with upkeep—but I’ve seen a few jobs where folks underestimated the noise factor, especially during...
Title: When Hail Meets Metal: A Suburban Legend Funny thing—every spring after a hailstorm, I get a handful of folks calling me in a panic, convinced...
I get the sticker shock, but I’ve seen a lot of folks go with impact-resistant asphalt shingles instead of the high-end stuff. They’re not as bulletpr...
That line about physics having a sense of humor hits home. I can’t count how many times I’ve finished a job, packed up the tools, and then spotted a r...
That glove graveyard is real. I’ve got a whole drawer of left-hand survivors and mystery singles—feels like the sock situation, just with more chemica...
Clearing sticks and leaves is one thing, but once you get into moss or leak territory, it’s a whole different ballgame. I’ve seen folks try to scrape ...
I’ve seen a few setups that surprised me, but you’re right—most of the time, those mats just can’t keep pace with a real nor’easter. That said, I work...
Seen it happen a few times, actually. Had a job where the shingles got delayed by a week—standard 15# felt started to wrinkle and tear after a couple ...
Tried the foam a couple years back on my own place—western red pine everywhere. Honestly, it slowed things down for a bit, but after one winter the ne...
You nailed it about the “surprises”—I’ve seen everything from full-on tree limbs wedged in drains to a raccoon nest blocking a scupper. Flat roofs are...
Funny thing, I used to think the same way—my uncle’s old ranch house never had drip edge and it looked fine for decades. But when we tore off the shin...
Had a job last winter where the homeowner was convinced more attic vents would solve his ice dam issues. We added a bunch, but the ice dams actually g...
You nailed it—cutting corners on things like gutters or flashing always seems like a good idea until you’re staring at water stains on the ceiling. I’...
That’s spot on. I’ve run into this a bunch—thermal scans on a 1950s ranch with a vented attic and mixed insulation just light up like a Christmas tree...