I went through something similar last year—installer tried to upsell me on the “system” too. I mixed brands for underlayment and shingles, mostly to k...
Yeah, crawling around in a truss maze is no picnic—been there after a windstorm, and I still have the bruises to prove it. Did you end up leaning more...
I get what you’re saying about lighter shingles making a difference, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always as dramatic as folks hope. We swapped o...
I switched to one of those high-capacity battery nailers last summer when I helped my brother reroof his garage. Honestly, it surprised me—got through...
I feel your pain on that one... DIY drainage projects always seem easier on YouTube than in real life. I had a similar experience a couple of years ag...
Totally agree with you there—asking upfront can save a ton of headaches later. Did your installer mention anything about the age or type of shingles m...
Good point about the angle—it's easy to overlook. Did you also check if the flashing edges are still sealed properly? I've had situations where the sl...
I've wondered about this myself—are these warranties even worth the paper they're printed on? A few years ago, we had a similar experience. Our roof w...
Totally agree that prep makes a huge difference. Did you guys use any specific primer or cleaner before applying the elastomeric coating? I've heard m...