I hear you on the moss—seems like it’s just part of the deal up here, no matter what you put on your roof. I’ve inspected a bunch of composite tile ro...

I get where you’re coming from about the copper and zinc granules not being a total cure-all, especially with the amount of rain and shade we get arou...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen plenty of homes where just upgrading to composite tiles made a noticeable difference, even before folks ...

That’s interesting about the Malarkeys holding up better in hail. I’ve seen similar results in some of my inspections—some brands just seem to take a ...

Couldn’t agree more—sometimes your senses pick up what gadgets miss. I’ve seen “normal” readings in homes where the insulation was hiding a mess. Trus...

Couldn’t have said it better. People get so caught up in shingle brands or those “cool” colors, but I’ve crawled through enough attics to know—if the ...

I hear you on those miracle tapes—seen way too many “quick fixes” turn into bigger headaches down the road. Down here, the sun just cooks anything tha...

We see this all the time in coastal inspections—marine-grade stainless is solid, but salt air is relentless. Honestly, strategic plantings can make a ...

Good call on stainless steel—I've seen it hold up surprisingly well near the coast. Aluminum can be a gamble, even the marine-grade stuff. Had a clien...

Good points all around. I've inspected quite a few homes with solar retrofits, and it's surprising how often I find moisture issues that started after...

Couldn't agree more with this. A few years back, I was inspecting a client's house who had similar complaints—cold drafts, sky-high heating bills, the...

Totally agree—sealants are just temporary fixes. I've inspected plenty of roofs where rusty nails were the culprit behind bigger issues like wood rot ...

Totally agree with you on the flashing around chimneys and vents—those sneaky leaks are way too common. And yeah, warranties can feel like they're wri...

Haha, couldn't agree more. Honestly though, underlayments get a bad rap mostly because of rushed installs or cutting corners. A few years back, I insp...

Insurance can definitely be tricky with solar shingles. From what I've seen, some insurers classify them as part of the roof rather than separate equi...