Shoulder mounts just make sense when you’re scrambling up a roof or trying to get shots in weird spots. I’ve had the same thing happen with gimbals—on...
That’s a solid tip. I’ve patched up plenty of roofs where only the west-facing slope took a beating—hail just loves that side for some reason. Impact-...
I get where you’re coming from with zinc strips—honestly, on a low-pitch roof, I’ve seen them barely make a dent unless you get a real downpour. Somet...
That’s the thing—they sell these mats like you can just roll them out and forget about it, but in reality, you’ve gotta babysit the setup a bit. I’ve ...
Cutting up old PJs for rags isn’t overkill at all—honestly, I think it’s smart. Softer fabric’s less likely to scratch up delicate surfaces, especiall...
That quarter inch can be a nightmare, especially after a big rain. I’ve seen spots where water pooled just enough to start seeping under the membrane—...
Flat roofs are a whole different animal, for sure. With pitched roofs (asphalt shingles, in my case), I usually do a walk-around after any big storm—l...
Had a client last winter who went with composite tiles—looked sharp, but I was skeptical at first. That lines up with what I saw. The key thing we no...
Had a similar situation a couple years back, and honestly, sealing was just a temporary fix in my experience. Eventually, water found its way back in—...
Couldn't agree more on this. I've seen folks slap a solar fan smack in the middle of their roof thinking it'll magically fix everything, only to find ...
Yeah, humidity definitely throws a wrench in things. I've found that around 40-60% humidity is usually the sweet spot for welding TPO. Anything higher...
French drains can definitely be a lifesaver, but you're right—they're not always necessary. I've seen plenty of yards bounce back just from tweaking t...
Good tips here. One thing I'd add from personal experience—don't just eyeball it from the ground. Get up there and check it out properly, because some...
I've noticed the same thing lately. Had a roof replaced after storm damage a few years back—materials were solid, but the crew rushed through sealing ...
Insurance companies can be tricky like that—seen it plenty of times after storms. Independent adjusters usually have a sharper eye because they're not...