Couldn’t agree more. I manage a bunch of properties and the biggest problems always come from folks skipping the basics—clearing gutters, checking for...

I’ve managed a bunch of older properties in the Midwest, and I’ve seen both approaches—full tear-off and just adding a new layer. I get why people wan...

I get what you’re saying about gutters and valleys, but honestly, I’ve seen folks focus so much on cleaning those that they ignore the actual roofing ...

Shingle quality can definitely bite you if you go too cheap. I had a duplex a while back—midwest, so we get everything from ice storms to 100-degree s...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve managed a handful of buildings with flat roofs and even with “proper membranes,” we’ve still had issues crop ...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen folks try to save a few bucks by skipping the underlayment, only to regret it after the next big rain. Once yo...

Exactly. Last year we had a drone inspection flag a spot on one of our buildings—turned out to be moisture buildup underneath. Would've missed it comp...

I think you're right about the older shingles being tougher. My parents' house still has the original shingles from the mid-80s, and they're holding u...

Good point about the downspouts. Had a similar issue last fall with pine needles—they slipped right through the mesh guards and formed a blockage half...

That's definitely a common oversight, but honestly, I think intake ventilation issues aren't always about builders missing the mark. I've seen plenty ...