Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Drones are cool and all, but nothing beats boots on shingles. Had a drone miss a cracked vent boot once - only caught it 'cause I almost tripped over the dang thing. And yeah, beer definitely smooths over inspection arguments better than pepperoni...just sayin'.

Had a similar thing happen last spring. Drone pics were crystal clear, but they totally missed hail dents I spotted climbing up myself. Tech's great, but sometimes old-school methods just win out. Ever had drones catch something you completely overlooked though?

"Tech's great, but sometimes old-school methods just win out."

Couldn't agree more. Drones are handy for a quick overview, but I've seen them miss subtle stuff like lifted shingles or tiny cracks around flashing. Still, they've caught chimney cap issues I totally overlooked...guess it's about balance, right?

Had a drone inspection last month that totally missed some warped decking under the shingles. Only caught it later when I walked the roof myself - felt that slight give underfoot. Tech's handy, but nothing beats getting up there yourself sometimes...

Yeah, drones are cool and all, but they're still just tools - only as good as the person operating them. I've seen some drone inspections miss stuff that even a rookie could spot by just walking around up there. There's something to be said for feeling the roof under your feet; you catch those subtle issues tech might overlook. Good catch on your part, though...that warped decking could've turned into a bigger headache down the line.