Funny, I had a similar experience when I replaced my roof last year. My guy tried to talk me into all sorts of “extras” but I stuck with the basics—go...
That’s been my experience too. Last year after a hailstorm, the adjuster wanted to approve just a few shingle patches even though there were leaks in ...
Funny you mention the soffit vents—when we moved in, ours were packed tight with old insulation and dust. Took a while to even realize that was the ca...
I get the paperwork thing, but honestly, I didn’t find the green roof claim all that bad. Maybe it depends on the company? Mine wanted photos and a ma...
I get the cost savings with a layover, but I’ve always worried about what’s hiding under that first layer. When we finally tore ours off, there was so...
Never heard that about Tamko—chicken coop origins are wild. Makes you wonder how much the manufacturing process has changed since then, especially wit...
Yeah, inspections can be a double-edged sword...they catch important stuff but can also drag things out. Maybe the trick is finding that sweet spot be...
I used to be pretty quick to dismiss cosmetic stuff as purely surface-level, until a minor crack in our living room wall turned into a major headache....
That's interesting, I've always wondered how much attic ventilation affects underlayment lifespan. Makes me think, could inadequate attic ventilat...
Had something similar happen with flooring a few years back. Pulled up some old carpet in our family room, expecting to find hardwood underneath (like...
Went through something similar—insurance initially balked at covering water damage, claiming it was due to "poor maintenance." Independent inspector h...
Good points on mats. I've had trays myself, and yeah, moisture pockets drove me nuts—ended up having to replace sections after just a couple winters. ...
Good reminder on the dryer vents—I always forget about those until someone mentions it. Speaking of overlooked maintenance, has anyone checked their s...
Ventilation definitely helps, but honestly, I think insulation might be even more important. A few years back, I had similar issues—did the whole soff...