- Interesting point about the boots looking fine from the ground but hiding cracks at the base. I’ve definitely missed stuff like that during walkarou...
- Green roofs sound interesting, but I always wonder about long-term maintenance—do you end up dealing with root intrusion or drainage issues down the...
- Monthly checks sound thorough, but is it really necessary for every building? - - I’ve got a couple properties with pitched roofs and decent dr...
- Had a similar situation with a 70s duplex—concrete tile, old but still solid. - We went with gable fans to avoid messing with the roof. Less stres...
- Ran into this with a flat roof replacement last year. Thought my usual crew would be fine, but the warranty paperwork was a nightmare because they w...
True, drones have limits...but they're handy for initial checks. Curious if anyone's tried thermal imaging for spotting moisture issues early—does it ...
- Good call on mold coverage, learned that one the hard way after a tenant complained about a musty smell... warranty didn't cover it, of course. - Al...
Interesting, hadn't thought about weeds being an issue on green roofs...makes sense though. Wonder if that's more common with certain plant types or j...
- Had something similar happen last year with a roof leak after a heavy storm. - Contractor initially said it was "normal settling" and not covered by...
- Usually once a year here, but honestly, I've seen some houses that could probably go longer. Depends a lot on the trees around your place and how mu...
- Tried cutting my own once—wasn't too bad, but took longer than expected. - Curious though, do you find the homemade ones hold up as well over time? ...
Good points about debris buildup—I've definitely seen that happen. But wouldn't flexible edging still need a bit of space to move around? I mean, even...
- Totally agree about flashing—seen it cause headaches more than once. - Another sneaky issue I've noticed is improper fasteners or screws. Even with ...
- Totally agree on the photos—saved me more than once when contractors missed something small. - Had a similar issue with flashing being left off an i...
- Good points, but I wouldn't let underlayment off the hook entirely. - Had a property where shingles were decent quality, flashing was solid, but the...