Good points about metal roofs, especially the coastal corrosion issue. Curious though, have you looked into composite roofing materials? I've heard th...

We encountered something similar during a townhouse project a couple years back. The inspector flagged our drainage setup, citing some obscure interpr...

Drainage can definitely sneak up on you—I learned that lesson the hard way early in my career. Found a piece of land at an amazing price, checked zoni...

I can definitely relate to this. A few years ago, I oversaw a renovation project where we added brick veneer to a mid-century bungalow. The unevenness...

Haha, reading your story brought back some chilly memories—had a similar experience last winter and ended up working in gloves for half the day. Total...

Yeah, framing it around logistics usually helps me too. But have you ever had someone push back even then? I've had subs say "no worries, it'll work o...

That's a smart move, honestly. I've found inspectors are usually pretty reasonable if you approach them early and show you're genuinely trying to foll...