Ain’t that the truth. Last time I did a reno, I had a folder so thick it could’ve doubled as a doorstop. One inspector barely looked at it, next guy w...

Not sure I’d call it all luck either, but I’ve seen metal roofs dent like crazy from hail—depends on the gauge and finish. That’s spot on. I’ve had t...

Maples are the worst for this, honestly. I’ve got three big ones right over the house, and every fall it’s like the roof turns into a leaf collector. ...

Cutting to size at the local yard really is a game changer—no more wrestling with awkward panels in the driveway. I’ve always used felt too, but after...

I’ve run into this a few times on my place—Texas sun can make a roof feel like a frying pan by noon. Tried to patch a seam myself one summer afternoon...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with the big box stores lately. Last time I bought panels, everything was wrapped ti...

Agreed, EPDM is solid stuff. Had mine installed about 8 years ago and it's held up through some nasty storms—hail, wind gusts, you name it. One thing ...

Gutter guards can be hit or miss, honestly. I installed some mesh screens a few years back thinking they'd save me time, but they ended up causing mor...

Haha, totally relate to this. My attic isn't exactly my favorite hangout either—spiders, dust, and that eerie silence. But yeah, catching roofing issu...

Yeah, fan placement can be a bit tricky. I usually angle mine slightly upward or away from the direct weld area—keeps air moving without kicking up de...

Fair points, but honestly I've had manual inspections miss stuff drones caught clearly—especially in awkward roof valleys or steep pitches where inspe...

Green roofs sound good on paper, but honestly, they're not practical for everyone. I looked into one a few years back—between reinforcing the structur...