Yeah, I’ve run into the same issues with stainless mesh, especially near the coast. The first time I saw rust on what was supposed to be “lifetime” ma...

Couldn’t agree more with that. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve inherited a building where “patchwork” was the go-to for years and then, surpris...

I hear you on the prep vs. peace of mind debate—sometimes you just have to pick your battles, especially with Midwest weather. I’ve patched up plenty ...

That’s been my experience too—people jump to blaming tree roots, but half the time it’s water working its way in through a tiny gap or some old flashi...

Your shed idea reminds me of when we tried a mini green roof on our storage unit out back. Honestly, it was a bit of trial and error—we went with sedu...

Good points all around. I've dealt with aluminum flashing issues on a few properties, and honestly, I've seen both quick fixes and full replacements w...

You're spot-on about reflective paint being tricky. I remember one property I managed a few years back—we went with reflective coating to cut down on ...

Yeah, I get where you're coming from. Had a similar situation at one of our older properties—owners insisted on copper gutters for the historic charm....

Micro-mesh guards definitely have their advantages, but honestly, I've seen mixed results in practice. We manage a property that's surrounded by matur...