Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been called out after storms to inspect roofs that looked fine from the outside, but inside the attic, you’d see mold creepi...

I've used butyl tape a few times on aluminum flashing... it's pretty forgiving stuff, stays flexible, and handles temperature swings better than polyu...

Couldn't agree more on nail placement—seen plenty of roofs peel back like banana skins after a good storm because someone got a bit too casual with th...

Completely relate to that dishwasher scenario—modern appliances seem intentionally designed to discourage DIY repairs. I've encountered similar frustr...

Measuring your roof area accurately is definitely step one, but don't stress too much about getting it perfect—most contractors will verify measuremen...

I've noticed the same thing—ventilation can really make or break underlayment lifespan. Had a project a few years back where the homeowner insisted on...

Good points raised here, but I'd caution against assuming solar panels always protect shingles. Sure, they shield them from direct UV rays, but I've s...

That's been my experience as well. Five days is definitely on the shorter side, but given the volatility in material costs lately—especially roofing s...

Good points on the ladder safety—I've seen way too many avoidable injuries during storm inspections. One thing I'd add from experience: timing your gu...

I've noticed the same thing with asphalt shingles lately—seems like they're not holding up as long as they used to. Part of it might be manufacturers ...

Good points about installation and insulation. In my experience, composite shingles themselves aren't noticeably louder, but I've seen cases where hom...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen cases where galvanized roofs looked perfectly fine on the surface, but once you lifted a panel or checked an edge—yikes...

I think your concern is completely valid. From my experience, if something feels off after installation, there's usually a reason behind it. I've deal...