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RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
That’s the thing - those little leaks can sneak up on you, especially after a Midwest winter. I’ve seen “maintenance-free” guards turn into leaf composters more than once. Staying on top of flashing and caulk is a game c...
RE: Why is every roof part named something weird?
I hear you on the weird names. First time I heard “flashing,” I pictured something way different than thin metal strips... I’ve been on inspections where a homeowner called the fascia the “gutter board” and the roofer th...
RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?
Funny you mention insurance - when I was inspecting a place last winter, the owner told me their premiums actually dropped a bit after switching from tile to metal. Apparently, the insurer flagged the old tile as a highe...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I’ve seen folks in downtown condos who won’t open their windows at all because of street dust and noise - then they wonder why their place smells musty. HRVs are great, but if the filters aren’t changed, they’re just blo...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
I’m right there with you on the “learning scars” - my garage radio’s held together with zip ties after I tried to swap out a blown fuse and cracked the case. Still tunes in just fine. I’ve noticed with a lot of modern st...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I’ve actually seen a couple of green roofs with solar fans up in Vermont, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. One homeowner told me the fan did pull out more heat than they liked in January, even though it kept the attic bon...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Totally agree with your points on synthetic. I inspected a roof last summer that had been partially left exposed due to delays (contractor issues, you know how it goes...). The homeowner had synthetic underlayment instal...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
A few years back, I inspected a house where the owners had similar issues. They'd done a great job insulating everywhere, but overlooked sealing around recessed lights. You wouldn't think it'd matter much, but turns out ...
RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?
I ran into something similar a couple years back when we put panels on our old shingle roof. At first, the installers tried to say it wasn't their issue, but luckily I'd snapped some pics during the install (just out of ...