Good point on thickness, but honestly, thicker gauge isn't always the magic bullet. I manage a couple properties out in hail country, and I've seen so...

Yeah, insulation type definitely matters. Had a similar issue once—client had spray foam insulation, and even though ventilation was spot-on, moisture...

Couldn't agree more with this. Had a client who thought synthetic underlayment was just marketing hype—until a nasty storm ripped through and water st...

You're spot on about inspectors usually just checking airflow at the vent. Had one property where tenants kept complaining about humidity and mold, bu...

Had a battery nailer crap out on me mid-job once—on a blazing hot day, naturally. Ended up having to lug up my old pneumatic anyway. Lesson learned: a...

Haha, your attic sounds suspiciously like mine. We went with rafters because I had these grand dreams of turning the attic into a sweet home theater o...

Haha, been there, done that...and lived to tell the tale. Honestly, if it's just a couple shingles or minor stuff, DIY can save you some cash and give...