Marcus Reyes
Lead Estimator
Marcus brings two decades of watching coastal homes fail in the same three places — the fasteners, the flashing, and the seams between trades nobody owned. He walks most estimates himself.
He writes here about material selection and specification: what actually survives salt air, driving rain, and Charleston heat, and what only survives the brochure.
Focus areas
- Siding & cladding
- Material specification
- Scope and estimating
Posts by Marcus (3)
Materials
What Salt Air Actually Does to Your Siding
Corrosion, chalking, and fastener failure are not cosmetic issues near the water. Here's the mechanism, and what holds up.
August 5, 2026 6 min
Homeowner guides
Six Signs Your Windows Are Costing You Money
Condensation between panes is the obvious one. The other five are the ones homeowners live with for years.
July 28, 2026 5 min
Materials
Choosing Deck Materials for Lowcountry Weather
Pressure-treated, composite, and hardwood, judged on how they behave in humidity, sun, and salt — not on a showroom sample.
July 2, 2026 6 min
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