That’s actually a pretty clever move. I’ve been relying on my phone camera zoom, but half the time I end up with blurry photos and still have to go up...
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. We did a batch of metal boots on a steep asphalt roof last fall, and by March you could see where ice had built up around...
That’s a fair point about salvage yard panels. I’ve been tempted by those “deals” myself—who doesn’t like the idea of saving a few bucks and keeping s...
Had a flashing “patch job” last winter—thought I was clever with some caulk and aluminum tape. Two weeks later, water found a new route and I ended up...
Yeah, replacing flashing can look scarier than it actually is—especially if the only thing you’ve tackled before is a tube of caulk and a prayer. I di...
I get the frustration with the budget swings, but honestly, sometimes contractors lean a bit too hard on the “can’t know till we open it up” thing. Su...
Heat cables are a lifesaver, but man, they can get pricey if you’ve got a big roof. I tried running them along my north eaves last winter and it defin...
That line about your neighbor cracked me up. Honestly, the noise thing is one of those classic metal roof myths that just won’t die. If you’re picturi...
Good catch on the soffit vents—I swear, ventilation is like baking a cake; mess up one ingredient and the whole thing flops. Curious though, did you n...
Yeah, older shingles can be sneaky like that—look fine at first, then crumble when you least expect it. Seen a few roofs where the solar install went ...
Totally agree with your points here. Tile roofs are solid, but they're definitely not a "set it and forget it" deal. I've seen plenty of cases where j...
Copper definitely holds up better than most people expect, especially when paired with stainless fasteners. I've seen some coastal roofs that looked b...
Yeah, milestones are definitely your friend—but they're no silver bullet either. On our last roofing job, we had payments tied to milestones, but the ...
Haha, exactly. Insurance companies have a special talent for finding loopholes. I've even started including screenshots of local news reports—sounds s...
Yeah, learned that the hard way on my uncle's roof—looked fine until we poked around and found that chalky stuff everywhere. Sneaky stuff, aluminum co...