Funny thing, I’ve actually had better luck mixing materials sometimes—like using a gravel base under a heavy-duty tarp. The gravel kept things from ge...

Green roofs are a neat idea, but I’ve seen more than one garage owner get caught off guard by the weight. Had a job last spring where a guy wanted to ...

I’ve run into this a bunch—honestly, a lot of us just hate surprises under old shingles. I’ve seen decking that looked fine from below but was rotten ...

That’s interesting—my experience with green roofs has been a mixed bag, but I’ll admit the newer membranes are tempting. I did a job last fall where t...

Plastic guards are always a gamble, honestly. Had a customer once who insisted on them because they were cheaper—fair enough—but after one rough winte...

Been there myself—thought I'd save a quick buck patching up flashing with sealant. It looked good at first, but after one winter... well, let's just s...

Jerry's jig definitely sounds like a lifesaver. I remember once trying to finish up ridge shingles with storm clouds rolling in—chalk lines washed awa...

That's been my experience too, especially when it comes to temperature swings. Last winter, I was helping a buddy reroof his garage. He was dead set o...

Gutter guards definitely help, but yeah, they're not foolproof. Had a client last year who thought he was all set after installing them, then called m...