Had a client go with synthetic slate last fall—looked sharp, but I’m still a bit wary. The install was straightforward, but I noticed the fasteners se...

You make a fair point about synthetics holding up better in tough weather. I’ve seen similar results—felt just doesn’t cut it on steep slopes or when ...

I’ve always put the expiration right on the quote—usually 48 hours, sometimes 72 if things are stable. It’s just too risky otherwise, especially with ...

Gutter guards can work, but I’ve seen plenty of cases where they actually made things worse—especially when folks expect them to be a total set-and-fo...

I get where your dad’s coming from—30lb felt was the gold standard for decades, and it’s tough convincing folks to trust newer materials when the old ...

I see your point, and it's great that roof has held up well so far. But from my experience, budget fasteners can sometimes be a gamble. I've seen roof...

You're right to question that. Reinforcing the garage door definitely helps—I've seen plenty of cases where a compromised garage door led to internal ...

Yes, more times than I'd care to admit. Even with carefully worded clauses, clients often overlook validity periods on quotes. I typically honor mine ...

Haha, I've seen this scenario play out more times than I can count. Metal edging is one of those deceptively simple-looking jobs—people think, "It's j...

Ha, that's not far off from reality. I've seen plenty of underlayments fail prematurely, even when installed exactly to spec. Manufacturers do test ri...