That’s spot on about the fasteners—my neighbor’s roof looked fine from the street, but up close, the screws were rusted to bits after just a few years...

That hits home for me. When we bought our place (built in 2018), I figured all the “energy efficient” badges meant things were squared away. Fast forw...

That’s exactly where I landed after my last project. I tried saving on underlayment once, and it just wasn’t worth the nerves, especially on a steeper...

I get what you mean about the attic space—ours was the same way when we moved in. The old rafters left a ton of room up there, and I thought I’d use i...

Yeah, that's definitely a tricky balance. I picked up one of those telescoping roof rakes last winter—got it on clearance, thankfully—but even adjusti...

Interesting points about the heat gun—I had similar issues myself. It softened things up nicely, sure, but I ended up with a couple of uneven spots th...

Had a neighbor who installed one last year, and after a pretty nasty storm, he mentioned spending around $300-$500 on repairs and cleanup—mostly repla...

I get why you'd hesitate, but honestly, my experience with the state board wasn't as tedious as some make it out to be. Sure, there was paperwork invo...

Yeah, good call on the insulation angle. Had a similar scare last winter—thought for sure I had a roof leak, but turned out my attic insulation was un...

I feel your pain on the prep work—been there, done that, and still have the dried foam stains to prove it. One thing I'd add, especially if you're bud...

I've definitely noticed some variation between brands. Last summer, I picked up a cheaper batch of TPO to save a bit, and it seemed way more finicky w...

I've looked into those installation guides myself, and honestly, they're a mixed bag. Some suppliers do offer genuinely detailed and helpful resources...

I went through something similar last year when we replaced our roof. Initially, I was tempted by a big-box store because their prices seemed unbeatab...