Funny how the “evidence” they’ll accept is sometimes just pure luck. I’ve seen insurance adjusters shrug off official paperwork but then get convinced...

I’ve seen plenty of places near the water where folks went with galvanized and just kept up with touch-ups. Honestly, unless you’re building something...

I’ve seen folks try everything from nail polish to duct tape to keep rust at bay—sometimes it works, sometimes it just buys you a little time. Had a c...

Swapping vent boots every season sounds like overkill to me, unless you’re in some wild climate or your roof’s got a weird design. I’ve inspected a lo...

I’ve seen those anti-corrosion sprays used on a few waterfront homes I’ve inspected—mixed results, honestly. One place had it caked onto their railing...

I've seen plenty of DIY roof patches hold up surprisingly well, but honestly, luck does play a bigger role than most folks realize. Had a client once ...

Yeah, that's spot-on. I remember inspecting a house a couple years back—beautiful Spanish tile roof, looked pristine from the street. But once I got u...

Yeah, waterproofing is always trickier than people think. I remember inspecting a house a couple years back—beautiful place, owners had gone all-in on...