Haha, drones are great for impressing clients with flashy PDFs, but nothing beats boots on shingles. I've had drones miss cracked flashing and loose nails that were obvious once I climbed up there myself. Tech's handy, sure, but it won't replace the good ol' eyeball test anytime soon. Glad you caught that decking issue early—saved yourself from a future "surprise skylight" situation...
Yeah, drones can definitely miss those sneaky little details. Reminds me of when a friend got this super fancy drone inspection done—looked amazing on the screen, but totally missed a patch of moss that was quietly munching away at the shingles. Nothing beats climbing up and seeing things firsthand. Good catch on the decking issue, by the way... always better to spot it early than find yourself scrambling for buckets during a storm.
"Nothing beats climbing up and seeing things firsthand."
Gotta disagree a bit here... sure, drones might miss some sneaky moss munchers now and then, but let's be real—climbing up roofs isn't exactly everyone's idea of a good time. I've seen plenty of DIY inspections turn into accidental auditions for America's Funniest Home Videos. Drone tech's improving fast, too; maybe pairing drone inspections with occasional hands-on checks is the sweet spot? Beats risking a twisted ankle or worse just to spot some rogue greenery...
Fair points, but I gotta wonder... how much can drones really catch when it comes to subtle roof issues? Sure, drones are getting pretty slick nowadays—I've seen some inspection PDFs myself that look straight outta Blade Runner—but can they spot the soft spots under shingles or detect flashing that's just starting to lift? Those sneaky little issues usually need a good poke or prod.
I'm all for tech making life easier (and safer), especially since I've had my fair share of close calls climbing around roofs. But there's something to be said for getting eyes and hands directly on the surface. Last summer, I remember checking out a roof that looked pristine from drone footage—no moss, no missing shingles, no obvious leaks. But when I climbed up there, the plywood underneath was spongy as heck in spots. The drone didn't catch that, and honestly, I'm not sure how it ever could've.
Maybe the sweet spot really is a combo approach like you suggested—drones for regular checks and general overviews, then occasional hands-on inspections to catch the sneaky stuff? Seems like a solid compromise. Still, makes me wonder... how much longer before drones start poking around roofs with robotic arms or something? Now THAT would be sci-fi-level crazy. Until then, guess I'll keep my ladder handy and my health insurance paid up.
Yeah, drones definitely have their blind spots. But honestly, even hands-on inspections can miss stuff sometimes—had a buddy who found major rot only after pulling shingles off. Makes me wonder if thermal imaging drones could spot moisture buildup underneath... might bridge that gap?
