Old insulation is a sneaky culprit, for sure. I’ve seen folks swap out their whole roof and still sweat in the attic because the batts are basically s...

That’s been my experience too—composite can take a beating, but I’ve still seen some get cracked or dented after a big storm. If you’re in a hail-pron...

I’ve seen this a lot, especially after a few rough seasons. Even with good attic venting, shingles can still curl and lose granules if the install was...

That’s spot on. I once had a client with a gorgeous old maple right over the house—no guard could keep up. We ended up adjusting the gutter pitch and ...

That’s spot on about adjusters sometimes not knowing what to make of synthetic shakes. I’ve had a few scratch their heads until I pulled out the impac...

Thirty days used to feel like plenty of time, but lately it’s almost risky. I’ve had suppliers pull the rug out from under me with shingle prices—one ...

That’s spot-on. I’ve seen a lot of clients surprised by the noise after a metal roof install, but it almost always comes down to what’s underneath. If...

Flat roofs really are their own kind of trouble, especially down here on the Gulf Coast. That humidity just sneaks in every chance it gets. I like wha...

Couldn’t agree more—coastal air just eats through everything. I’ve tried the ceramic-infused stuff on a metal shed roof, actually. It held up better t...

Eyeballing it got me in trouble too—first ridge I ever did looked fine up close, but once I stepped back, it was way off. My trick now is snapping a c...

Yeah, I ran into exactly this issue a few months back. Ended up advising my sister to replace her shingles first—saved her from paying double labor la...

Totally agree with checking local codes and chatting with neighbors—those are solid first steps. Vapor barriers can be lifesavers, especially in place...

Yeah, attic fans still get a bad rap sometimes. Had a homeowner last summer who was convinced they'd sound like a jet engine in the attic. Ended up wa...

I hear you on reclaimed sheets being hit or miss...had a similar experience after a storm damaged my barn roof. Thought I'd scored a deal, but ended u...

That's a good point about the flexibility with rafters, especially if you're thinking ahead. But one thing I've seen a lot after storms is that trusse...