Couldn’t agree more about disposables being useless for anything rough. I’ve tried those “heavy duty” nitrile ones—total joke. They tear if you even l...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen ridge vents work decently even on old houses without soffits—provided the attic’s air-sealed we...

Mismatched screws are always a red flag for me—never know if it’s just laziness or someone covering up a bigger issue. I hear you on hand tools; a lit...

I see this all the time—folks add insulation, but forget that airflow’s just as critical. More baffles help, but honestly, if your soffits are even a ...

I’ve inspected a lot of metal roofs over the years, and honestly, the underlayment “drum” is one of those things folks underestimate until the first b...

I hear you on the metal vs. rubber debate, but honestly, I’ve seen plenty of metal flashing rust out or get bent up from ice dams and wind. Folks arou...

True, metal roofs can sometimes handle rough conditions surprisingly well, even when the install isn't textbook perfect. But honestly, I've inspected ...