I get the whole “galvanized is ugly but it works” thing, but honestly, I’ve seen plenty of galvanized stuff rust out faster than folks expect—especial...

Nailed it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to explain that more holes in the roof doesn’t mean better airflow—it just means more ways for t...

I’ve seen panels left out in the rain for weeks, and yeah, it can be more than just cosmetic. If water gets trapped between stacked sheets, you can ge...

I've seen plenty of homeowners struggle with truss attics—honestly, they're great structurally but a pain for storage. Had one customer who went all o...

Had a similar experience myself last year. Homeowner was convinced that extra insulation alone would solve their heating issues, and honestly, I get w...

Yeah, tile roofs are solid, but calling them maintenance-free is stretching it a bit. Had a customer last year who thought the same—ignored cracked ti...

I've definitely seen copper strips leave that greenish tint you're talking about, especially after a good downpour. Had this one job a few years back ...

Had a similar issue with an older farmhouse last year, but honestly, it's not always that vintage builds can't handle modern upgrades. Sometimes it's ...

Yeah, I've run into this plenty of times myself. Had one job a couple years back—client insisted on a top-dollar underlayment, swore it'd last decades...

Yeah, that's spot on. Tile roofs are tough, but I've seen plenty that needed attention over the years. Had one client swear his tile roof was bulletpr...

Copper definitely has its quirks. Had a client a few years back who insisted on copper gutters—looked fantastic at first, but after a couple storms, t...