That’s spot on. I’ve seen people seal up hatches thinking it’s a win, but without enough intake and exhaust, you’re just trapping heat and moisture up...
Root barriers are always the wild card, aren’t they? I’ve seen a few membranes get chewed up by aggressive roots, especially when folks skimp on the b...
Cutting corners on flashing is one of those things that always comes back to bite, even if it looks fine at first. I’ve seen so many roofs where a lit...
I’ve seen the same thing on a lot of jobs—primer isn’t always “required,” but it’s one of those steps that can make a difference in the long run. I ge...
Couldn't agree more. Had a similar inspection recently—homeowner was dead set on upgrading to premium shingles, thinking it'd fix their attic moisture...
Had a similar experience recently—homeowner proudly handed me this super slick drone inspection PDF, looked like something straight out of a sci-fi mo...
MVHR is definitely the way to go if you can swing it. I've inspected plenty of new builds where ventilation was clearly an afterthought, and it's frus...
Yeah, couldn't agree more with the insulation tip—seen plenty of homes where metal roofs turned into noisy nightmares during heavy rain. Plus, it's no...
I've inspected quite a few homes that went with the pricier solar setups, and honestly, most homeowners I've talked to felt the extra spend was worth ...
Tile roofs definitely aren't zero-maintenance, but I'd argue they're still way closer to it than most other roofing options. Sure, underlayment issues...
Exactly—I've inspected plenty of tile roofs, and while they're durable, calling them maintenance-free is a stretch. Had one client whose tiles were so...
Painter's tape is handy, but honestly, I've found adjusters sometimes get annoyed if the tape leaves residue or lifts granules off shingles. Had one g...
Reflective coatings definitely have their limitations, especially in harsher climates. I've inspected plenty of roofs where owners thought they'd foun...
Couldn't agree more with this. Last winter, I inspected a house where the owner had heated cables installed meticulously, but still had ice dams formi...