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.