Does anyone actually check the board every time, though? I get what you mean about stuff slipping through—on a busy site, half the crew forgets to sig...

Metal seems to be the go-to for a lot of folks up north, but I’m still curious about those newer composite tiles. Has anyone actually had them on thei...

That’s been my experience too. I’ve seen a few metal jobs where folks skipped the insulation or underlayment, and it turned into a sauna in summer and...

I get why people are all-in on sealing up new houses, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always a win. I mean, yeah, you save energy, but at what cost...

CUP STYLE HANDLES VOLUME BUT NOT MAGIC That’s pretty much what I’ve seen too—cups are better for heavy rain, but you’re still going to get some splas...

Honestly, I’ve wondered about that too, but I can already hear the complaints about the smell. Has anyone actually tried putting a bundle or two in a ...

I get what you’re saying about peel-and-stick—seen it hold up better than felt in some nasty freeze-thaw cycles here too. But if the deck’s already sp...

Yeah, good point. Green roofs sound nice in theory, but how often do they really fit the bill? Seems like practicality gets overlooked sometimes... Di...

Yeah, chalk lines are definitely your friend here. But honestly, I've seen decent ridge caps made from three-tabs if they're done carefully...though I...

Not sure landscape fabric alone is enough to stop determined roots long-term... I've seen roots punch right through fabric after a couple of years. Ma...

Shorter validity periods make sense, but would customers really be okay with that? I mean, as a customer, if I got a quote that's only good for a few ...

Twice a year might do it for some, but honestly, have you ever tried waiting until after the rains instead? I've noticed sometimes heavy rainfall clea...

Good tips overall, but I'm wondering... have you actually seen much trouble from soffit vents being blocked by insulation? Seems like a long shot to m...