That Chicago blog had me convinced florets were mandatory. Your whole head method sounds like a game changer for texture and cleanup. I'm officially switching teams.

That sounds like a brutal job to do alone. What kind of laser level did you end up using for something that long? I mean, I've used the little ones for hanging pictures, but 200 feet is a whole different game. I'd be worried about the beam being bright enough to see outside. Maybe it's just me, but setting the grade over that distance seems like the hardest part.

My own battle with door sensors last monsoon was a comedy of errors. I once tried cleaning them with lemon juice because we were out of vinegar, and the smell attracted every ant in the neighborhood. Then I cranked the sensitivity so high that the door would slam shut if a butterfly landed nearby. Still got false alarms every time it drizzled. Ended up just accepting the beeps as part of the ambiance, lol.

How much energy does it save?

Used to avoid talking to people, but that changed my tune.