It’s weird how these little details end up being the biggest headaches.
That’s the truth. People always focus on the big-ticket items, but it’s the sleeves, the insulation, the random weather shifts that really test your patience. I’ve seen seasoned crews get tripped up by drifting sleeves, so don’t beat yourself up. As for mineral wool, I’ve never found a “perfect” tool either—just a lot of itchy arms and a shop vac that never quite recovers. You’re right, chaos is part of the process. The fact you’re rolling with it says a lot.
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think the “little details” are what make or break a project. It’s not just chaos—it’s an opportunity to get creative and problem-solve. I’ve seen people treat sleeves and insulation as afterthoughts, then regret it when they’re patching up mistakes later. Maybe it’s just my bias, but I’d rather spend extra time fussing over those details than deal with headaches down the line. And mineral wool? I swear by a serrated bread knife—sounds weird, but it works better than half the specialty tools out there.
