The weight question comes up a lot, especially in homes built before the ‘70s. I’ve seen older rafters and trusses that were never designed for modern...

Interesting take, but I’ve seen a lot of roof fans installed with proper flashing and never had leak issues, even in some pretty rough storms. Wonder ...

That’s a good point about knowing your roof’s weak spots. Out of curiosity, how often do you check for things like moss or cracked tiles? I see a lot ...

That 12/12 pitch is no joke—once you’re up there, it’s a whole different ballgame. I’ve inspected a lot of homes where folks tried to tackle those ste...

That’s a good question. In my experience, most insurers do rely heavily on the build date, unless you push for an inspection or provide documentation ...

Pitch definitely matters, especially with low-slope roofs. You’re right—ventilation gets a lot trickier, and water just doesn’t shed as fast, so any l...