I’ve run into this a lot on inspections, especially with older commercial buildings. Even when the prep looks textbook, those coatings just don’t seem...

You nailed it—hidden damage is the big risk with just adding a layer. I see a lot of folks surprised by what’s under their shingles when they finally ...

That’s spot on. I’ve inspected plenty of homes where folks kept replacing vent boots, but the real culprit was poor attic air sealing or insulation ga...

Once you see a brown stain, the leak’s already been an issue for a while—water doesn’t show up instantly. Wet fiberglass insulation is basically a mag...

That metal strip—drip edge—really does make a difference, even with big overhangs. I’ve inspected a lot of homes where folks skipped it, thinking the ...

Couldn’t agree more—skipping drip edge is just asking for trouble down the line. I’ve seen plenty of “minor” leaks turn into major headaches, especial...

I’ve seen a lot of Monier roofs during inspections, and honestly, the performance seems all over the place. Some older installs look great after decad...

That’s been my experience too. I’ve inspected plenty of roofs where the underlayment and ventilation were top-notch, but unless you can show hurricane...

Good call on the vapor barrier and ridge vent combo—those two together really do make a difference in our climate. I’ve seen plenty of attic frost iss...