Yep, bamboo's no joke. Had a client whose bamboo busted straight through a concrete patio slab. Containment barriers can help, but honestly I'd still ...

Been there—hose tripping is practically a roofing rite of passage. But honestly, I'm still skeptical about cordless, even after trying a buddy's out f...

Nylon washers and sealants def help, but I've seen salt air chew through aluminum flashing surprisingly fast... even with precautions. Anyone tried st...

Good point on ventilation, but I'd add a couple caveats from experience: - Metal roofing is durable, sure, but it's not bulletproof against extreme w...

Yeah, agreed—thermal imaging can be hit or miss. Seen cases where homeowners misread cold spots as water damage when it was just poor insulation. Hand...

- Agree shingles are tricky—had reflective tape peel off within weeks. - Trusses definitely limit access, especially for insulation upgrades... learne...

- Good points all around, especially on the solar shingles. Seen a few installs after storms, and let's just say the tech isn't quite storm-tested yet...