Metal roofs definitely take a beating in hail country. I’ve seen folks assume they’re invincible, but those dents can mess with seams and fasteners ov...

Flat roofs definitely have their quirks, but “disaster waiting to happen” is a bit dramatic in my book. I’ve seen plenty of flat roofs last decades wi...

Silicone boots are actually pretty decent in the Midwest freeze-thaw circus—seen fewer splits compared to rubber, and they flex better when temps swin...

Funny you mention the roof decking—I swear, sometimes it’s like the inspector’s got x-ray vision for those hidden spots. I’ve seen cases where the she...

Foam inserts are kind of a mixed bag in my experience. They’re easy to put in, but pine needles seem to just sit on top and eventually break down, tur...

Stretching gutter cleanings to once a year in a leafy area is a bit like skipping oil changes and hoping for the best—sometimes you get lucky, but usu...

Mesh guards turning into mini ecosystems—ha, that's a pretty accurate description. I've seen some gutters that could practically qualify as wildlife p...

You're spot on about the intake-exhaust balance—it's a classic oversight. I've lost count of how many times I've had to explain to homeowners that mor...

Flashing definitely has a sneaky learning curve—seen plenty of DIY jobs that looked great until the first heavy rain exposed some 'minor' miscalculati...

Good point about documentation, but honestly, sometimes even that's not enough. Had a similar case last year—homeowner had meticulous records, photos,...