I’ve actually had the opposite experience—fiberglass can hide moisture for ages, and by the time you spot the problem, you’re dealing with mold in the...

Couldn’t agree more. I had a similar situation—Phoenix sun just cooks everything. My attic was like a sauna until I added more soffit vents and a ridg...

I’m with you on the “depends on your priorities” angle. I went with architectural asphalt shingles about 12 years ago, mostly because the price differ...

Those tamper screws are a double-edged sword, for sure. I get why they’re there—keeps the “helpful” types from turning a minor fix into a full-blown r...

Powder coating definitely seems to hold up better than just paint, at least in my experience. I’ve got a gate that I had powder coated about six years...

That’s wild about the attic vent photo. I had a similar runaround with my insurer after a windstorm—they wanted documentation for things I didn’t even...

Binoculars are a solid suggestion, especially if you're not comfortable climbing ladders regularly. I've done that myself a few times, and it definite...

I've actually tried salvage yards once for roofing sheets, and it was an interesting experience. The upside is you can sometimes find really high-qual...

I've found that around 950°F to 1050°F is usually the sweet spot for TPO welding, but it can vary depending on your equipment and conditions. If you'r...

Binoculars are definitely a safer bet than ladders—I learned that the hard way myself after a close call a few years back. But honestly, even binocula...

I ran into a similar issue when I first tackled my flat roof. Gravel alone definitely didn't cut it for me either—I learned quickly that even a subtle...

$900 is pretty reasonable, but yeah, storm damage can escalate quickly once you start peeling things back. Had a similar issue myself—thought it was m...