I get why metal roofs might seem easier to sell inspectors on, but honestly, I've seen inspectors get pretty picky about those too. Had a neighbor who installed one last year, and the inspector grilled him about fasteners, seams, and even noise insulation. Green roofs might be newer territory, but metal roofs aren't always a cakewalk either. Maybe it just depends on the inspector's personal experience or comfort level with different materials...
Yeah, inspectors can definitely be a mixed bag when it comes to metal roofs. I've had some breeze through inspections without batting an eye, while others practically pull out a magnifying glass and start counting screws. Ever had one ask about the exact gauge of metal used? I have—talk about detail-oriented...
Honestly, I think you're onto something with the inspector's personal comfort level. If they've dealt mostly with asphalt shingles their whole career, metal or green roofs might just throw them off their game a bit. And speaking of green roofs, has anyone here actually installed one yet? I'm curious how inspectors handle drainage and waterproofing on those setups. Seems like that could open up a whole new can of worms...
I've never personally overseen a green roof install, but a colleague of mine managed one on a commercial building downtown. From what I heard, the inspector was pretty thorough about drainage—wanted detailed specs on the waterproof membrane and even asked about root barriers. Seems like inspectors might be extra cautious with green roofs because they're still relatively uncommon. Makes me wonder if cities with more green roofs have inspectors who are more comfortable with them...
Inspectors being cautious makes sense—no one wants roots poking through ceilings or surprise indoor waterfalls, lol. Wonder if insurance companies are equally picky about green roofs...anyone dealt with that side of things yet?
Insurance companies can be pretty particular about green roofs, in my experience. Had a client once who installed one without checking first—beautiful setup, but after a big storm, the insurer balked at covering some water damage. Took months of back-and-forth before they finally agreed. So yeah, inspectors being cautious is definitely justified...better safe than sorry when it comes to potential indoor waterfalls, lol. Good on you for going with quality bids upfront; it'll save headaches down the road.
