Is it just me, or do those vent screens sometimes cause more trouble than they solve? I get the logic behind them—keeps birds and squirrels out—but I’...
I get what you’re saying about insulation and ventilation making a big difference, but isn’t there still a question of long-term value? I’ve had aspha...
I get the urge to pad estimates, but honestly, I think just tacking on 30% can backfire. Sometimes it gives a false sense of security, and then when y...
I’ve had quotes “expire” on me before, but when I asked for proof that materials went up, half the time they couldn’t show anything. Feels like a test...
That’s spot on about the age tipping the scales. I’ve had adjusters basically shrug at me and say, “It’s just time,” even after a pretty obvious storm...
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with marine paint—it’s tougher, but not invincible. Around here, the north side of the house stays damp and I still ...
Can’t argue with that—water finds the tiniest gaps, and it never shows up where you’d expect. Have you ever actually pulled back the metal edging to c...
Did you ever try those rubber washer screws? I keep hearing they’re supposed to help, but I’m skeptical. My neighbor swears by them, but his roof’s ne...
Yeah, I've had similar thoughts about inspectors being overly cautious, but honestly, those small cuts can add up quicker than you'd think. A buddy of...
Fair points, but how often do warranties actually cover the stuff that goes wrong most frequently? Like, sure, faulty materials might be covered... bu...
Yeah, but isn't the whole point of reviews to capture those little details? I mean, sure, one late arrival isn't a dealbreaker, but if lateness keeps ...
I've definitely had those moments, but isn't it also true that some homeowner reviews can be overly emotional or biased? I mean, I've seen one-star ra...
It's great when paying a bit extra actually pans out, but I'm curious—did you ask the cheaper contractors directly about the shortcuts you noticed? So...
Could be onto something there... I've had a similar experience once, but honestly, I always assumed it was just a discretionary thing rather than stan...