Had a similar experience a couple summers back. I figured sealing the attic hatch and tossing in a solar fan would be a quick win for the upstairs hea...
Yeah, it’s wild. I had a job in March where the homeowner took three weeks to decide, and in that time, the cost on my preferred architectural shingle...
Good catch on the attic moisture—those sneaky issues can really snowball if you don't spot them early. I've seen drones used for roof inspections a fe...
We've used similar escalation clauses in our roofing projects, especially after major storms when material prices go nuts. Linking quotes to industry ...
Good points, but honestly, sometimes even a solid installer can't fully prevent issues on older roofs. I've seen cases where the panels themselves wer...
Good point about weight—I've seen people underestimate how much soil and vegetation actually weigh. But honestly, a lot of those structural issues com...
Yeah, drainage makes or breaks the whole thing. I've seen green roofs handle snow loads better than traditional ones because the plants and substrate ...
Exactly my experience too. I've seen folks spend hours trying to straighten out aluminum flashing, only for it to buckle again after the first heavy r...
We ran into something similar when we did ours a few years back. The bids were honestly all over the map, and it felt like some contractors were just ...
Good tips on reclaimed sheets, I've had similar experiences myself. Curious though, have you found certain types of coatings or finishes hold up bette...
Had a similar issue last spring—quoted a homeowner on a metal roof, gave him 45 days. He circled back nearly 3 months later, surprised the numbers cha...
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Midday sun can really mess with your welds, especially on lighter-colored membranes. I usually dial back the heat g...
Had exactly this issue last spring when we were doing a large green roof installation downtown. The supplier split our bulk order into three separate ...
Yeah, I hear you on that. Small patches can definitely trick you into thinking you've solved the issue temporarily when you're actually just masking i...