Honestly, it depends a lot on what you’re starting with. I’ve seen 30-year-old trusses that look fine from below but have hidden splits or water damag...

Yeah, I hear you on the headaches with early material buys. I’ve had a stack of shingles just sitting in my supplier’s warehouse for weeks once becaus...

Had a similar experience recently—drone flagged what looked like a serious moisture patch. Climbed up there ready for the worst, turns out it was just...

I've used both staples and nails, and honestly, placement matters more than you'd think. Staples can be quicker, but I've had a few tear-outs on windy...

Glad your install went smoothly, but I'd caution folks not to assume solar always equals longer roof life. Seen plenty of cases where poor installs ca...

Battery nailers are convenient, sure, but honestly I've had a few die on me mid-job—usually at the worst possible moment. Compressors might be annoyin...

You're onto something there. I've noticed shingles from even reputable brands seem thinner and lighter these days. Had a customer recently whose roof ...

Totally agree about airflow being underrated—it's like the drummer in a band, nobody notices until it's off. Had a similar scenario recently, client w...