I get where you're coming from, but I’m not totally convinced it’s just about “who’s at the desk that day.” In my experience, a lot of the variation c...

You’re not wrong about the “marine grade” label being hit or miss. There are definitely different grades of stainless, and some of the cheaper stuff i...

Installer quality definitely matters, but I wouldn’t discount the warranty side so quickly. After a big hailstorm last year, I saw a lot of folks surp...

That's solid advice. Solar panels themselves aren't usually heavy enough to cause structural damage, but the installation process—foot traffic, drilli...

Reclaimed metal sheets can definitely be a gamble. A client of mine went that route after hail damage, thinking he'd save some cash. On inspection lat...

I see your point, but honestly, even when contractors explain premium options, some still oversell the benefits without fully acknowledging the downsi...

Exactly—folks often get caught up in the underlayment hype, but in reality, proper flashing and sealing around edges are your first line of defense. I...