I get what you mean about the color variation—real slate just looks better, no question. But after getting a couple quotes for both, I couldn’t justif...
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve tried using the hammer loop for a pry bar or even a big flashlight, but it always seems to get in the way or jab me when I’m cr...
Had the same debate with myself a couple years back when I needed to replace my roof. I live in a wildfire-prone area, so fire safety was a big deal f...
I get the temptation to just do a layover, especially with how much a full tear-off costs these days. But I’ve heard too many horror stories about hid...
I get where you’re coming from—nobody wants to shell out for a full tear-off if it’s not needed. I did add more insulation in my attic (also borderlin...
That’s not just you—having the lab reports in hand definitely makes a difference. I had a similar runaround with my metal roof after a hailstorm, and ...
I get the appeal of using attic space, but honestly, I’d be careful even with “beefier” trusses. My last place had what looked like solid trusses, but...
Yeah, the foam was a total bust for me too. I thought I was being smart and saving money, but those little guys just tunneled right through it like it...
I hear you on the “pick your battles” thing. I tried swapping out a battery in my old phone once—figured it’d save me $50. Ended up cracking the back ...
I’m in the Midwest too and yeah, local code was a surprise. Had to add way more soffit vents than I thought—city inspector wouldn’t sign off otherwise...
Been there, done that, got the bruises to prove it. 😂 I was tempted by metal roofing too, but after seeing my neighbor's DIY disaster (think c...
Had a similar issue myself—vent was just blowing into the crawlspace. Didn't realize until I spotted moisture stains. You're right, it's annoying to d...
We considered a metal roof when we replaced ours last year, but honestly, the upfront price difference was pretty steep. Ended up sticking with archit...
Had a similar issue at our place. Inspector said shingles were rated for high winds, but after a moderate storm, we still lost a few. Turns out instal...
Good tip about the flashlight—I never thought of that. I've been squinting at my ceiling for days trying to figure out if I'm dealing with new leaks o...