Rubber boots have been my go-to too, even with our wild Midwest weather. I once thought about switching to metal after a neighbor swore by them, but h...
That’s been my experience too. Had a building with a metal roof that looked like it’d been through a hail gauntlet—dents everywhere, but not a single ...
That’s the truth. I’ve had decks that “passed” the meter test, but my shoes stuck like I’d stepped in syrup. Ever tried using a leaf blower to speed t...
Man, you’re not alone—sometimes I swear the nails are multiplying just to mess with me. I’ve tried those big rolling magnets and even borrowed a neigh...
I feel this in my bones. My “system” used to be a pile of receipts jammed in the glove box, center console, and, for some reason, the freezer (don’t a...
I hear you on the flashing. Every time I try to save a few bucks or hours with deck mounts, I end up regretting it when the next big storm rolls throu...
I hear you on the composite boots—those hybrids are way better than the old-school rubber ones that would crack if you even looked at them funny. But ...
Had a tenant once who thought stuffing every nook and cranny with insulation would solve their ice dam problem. Next winter, they called me in a panic...
Title: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses We had a building where the owner swore by “future-proofing”—ended up with the...
Ain’t that the truth. I once tried to “MacGyver” a leaky spot in the roof with some leftover caulk and a piece of tarp after a windstorm. Looked solid...
I hear you on the green roof headaches—had a client try one on a 12/12 pitch, and let’s just say the sedum ended up in the neighbor’s yard after the f...
Haha, totally feel you on the jeans tragedy—been there, done that, still mourning. I've heard the rubbing alcohol trick too; honestly, I think there's...
Had a similar thing happen at one of the properties I manage. Owner was super excited about going green, got panels installed, and boom—first heavy ra...
Funny you mention that—I once managed a property where the owner insisted on lavender for the green roof because she loved the smell. Looked amazing a...
Had a similar issue at one of our properties a couple years back. Roofer swore up and down the mounts were "universal," but turns out they weren't exa...