Interesting—brand differences really do show up over time. I’ve seen composite roofs on the same block age totally differently, just because of the ma...

Had a place last spring—split-level, mid-70s, original fiberglass batts mashed down to nothing and maybe two working soffit vents. The attic was so ho...

That flashlight trick is a classic—I've used it on more than a few inspections, and it really does catch the oddball spots you’d never think to check....

Funny how you never think about the “what ifs” until you’re knee-deep in them. I’ve seen a lot of folks in inspections who went with trusses because, ...

I’ve inspected a ton of roofs in the Phoenix area, and honestly, your experience lines up with what I see all the time. Shingles just don’t hold up to...

I’ve inspected a few homes where folks went all-in on insulation but didn’t pay much attention to venting, and the attic ended up with mold issues—esp...

I’ve run into this exact thing during a couple inspections—usually after a summer install. I remember one job where the seams looked perfect at first ...

Had a client last year who kept patching the same spot on his roof—three times in two years. Each time, he’d call me out for a “quick look,” and each ...

Funny how many times I’ve seen folks slap some sealant on a cracked tile and cross their fingers. I’ve inspected roofs where the “fix” held up for a c...

Yeah, learned that one the hard way myself. A couple years ago I inspected a house where the owner had patched aluminum flashing with duct tape—no jok...

Had a similar experience a few years back when I decided to tackle my own roof repairs. Thought I'd save a few bucks by cutting my own hip and ridge s...

Yeah, I've seen similar situations during inspections lately. Had a client last month who got a quote for roof repairs valid for 45 days. By the time ...