Couldn’t agree more about the decking—if it’s soft or rotted, no amount of patching on top will save you. I learned that after spending two winters ch...

Totally agree on getting it in writing, even if it feels a bit awkward. I’ve had a contractor try to wiggle out of a quoted price after a delay they c...

That’s a tough lesson, but honestly, I’ve been there too. Tried to skirt around a squirrel nest in my attic once—thought I could just seal off the hol...

Yeah, binoculars are a lifesaver for quick checks. I used to skip inspections too, thinking it was overkill, but after dealing with a sneaky leak near...

Had a similar issue with my metal roof near the coast. Thought I had it all figured out after applying marine-grade paint, but nope—salt air and moist...

You're spot-on about the fasteners and flashing—seen that happen myself. Had a neighbor who went all-in on aluminum panels but skimped on marine-grade...

Had a similar vent issue myself—installer missed sealing a seam properly, and rainwater got in. Quick fix, thankfully. Did you notice any big differen...

I've seen sedum mats handle some pretty harsh winters without much trouble, actually. But heat waves... that's another story. My neighbor installed on...

Totally agree with you there—patterns are way more telling than one-off incidents. I've learned the hard way that lateness often signals deeper issues...

Went through something similar a couple years back. Had a metal roof installed thinking it'd be pretty straightforward with insurance, but after a sto...