I’ve been helping out on a few jobs this winter and honestly, the freeze/thaw cycle here is brutal. I totally agree about skipping regular felt—my bos...

That’s what we try to do on every job, but I’ve gotta admit, it’s not always foolproof. Last summer, we did a tear-off on a house with this crazy thic...

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too—south-facing slopes on my folks’ place always seem to wear out faster, probably from the extra sun. North sides get more m...

Yeah, I hear you on the energy use—those mats seem handy until you see the bill. Did you notice if the pitting got worse after using the mat, or was i...

That’s a good point about the copper strips—seems like they help a bit, but if you’ve got a lot of shade and debris, algae still sneaks in. I totally ...

That’s interesting—never thought about decorative vent covers actually making things worse. Did you notice any difference in airflow with the mesh ver...

Totally get that. I’ve had a couple of “everything looks good” reports too, and then months later I’m up there for something else and spot a shingle l...

I totally get what you mean about the thermometer—sometimes I feel like I’m chasing ghosts with mine, but it’s still caught a few sneaky cold spots I’...

I put in those foam baffles a couple summers back after fighting with insulation blocking my soffits too. They definitely helped keep the airflow movi...

I totally get what you mean—sometimes all the gadgets just make me second-guess what I’m seeing. Last week, I was checking out a new build and the moi...

Weeds definitely pop up more with certain plants—especially if you're using sedums or grasses, since they can leave gaps for weeds to sneak in. Have y...

Had a similar experience last fall—patched mine thinking it'd hold through winter, but nope, first heavy snow and it started peeling back. Did you fin...

Haha, ouch...that sounds rough. Glad you got it sorted without too much damage. Makes me wonder though, do you guys think inspectors are usually thoro...

Yeah, borrowing a buddy's truck saved me big time last summer when I redid my shed roof. But it got me thinking... has anyone tried teaming up with ne...

Yeah, insulation definitely plays a big role, but have you guys noticed how often builders overlook intake vents? Everyone talks about ridge vents and...