I’ve been wondering the same thing about whether they’re just making them thinner to save money. The last batch we used felt almost flimsy compared to...
Mixing vent types always seemed like a patchwork fix to me, too. I’ve seen folks try it and end up with mold in weird corners or ice dams where there ...
I get where you’re coming from, but do we really? I’ve seen clay tiles last forever on one house and crack like potato chips on another just a few blo...
That’s interesting—do you think the peace of mind is really worth the upfront cost, though? I mean, $150 off is nice, but if you’re dropping several g...
That’s exactly what I’m worried about. I’ve seen a few jobs where folks skipped taping the seams and ended up with soggy insulation or even a bit of m...
I get where you’re coming from—sometimes all that fancy gear just complicates things. I’ve only used the basic pin-type moisture meters, and even thos...
Best Ways To Protect Home From Extreme Weather Combo? I get where you’re coming from about the caulk. I’ve watched my uncle go through tubes of the s...
That “no ladder ever again” line always makes me raise an eyebrow too. I mean, even with the best covers, stuff still finds a way in—especially if you...
Yeah, I get what you mean about the little stuff. But do you really think checking after every storm is necessary? I mean, I get paranoid about missin...
Interesting—six years with almost no trouble is honestly better than I’d expect, especially in the Midwest where the freeze/thaw cycles can mess with ...
Interesting points, but is aluminum really worth the extra cost in every coastal situation? Worked on a job last summer where the homeowner insisted o...
Fair point, but does reinforcing the garage door alone really make that big a difference overall? I'd think windows or roof anchoring would be just as...
I see your point about chunk payments being a built-in checkpoint, but honestly, I'm not totally convinced it's always the best approach. Sure, it can...
Fair point, but isn't it possible we're putting too much faith in ventilation and insulation alone? I've seen roofs with textbook-perfect venting setu...
Yeah, warranties can be tricky... I've wondered myself what exactly makes someone an "approved installer." Is it just a certification, or is there mor...