- Seen a lot of what you mentioned: - Inspected a place last winter—brand new tile roof, but installer missed some flashing details. By sprin...

- Lighter shingles definitely help, but I’ve seen plenty of attics stay hot even after a color swap. - Venting’s a bigger deal than most folks reali...

- Seen a lot of patchwork jobs over the years—mixing panels can work, but it’s always a gamble with leaks, especially if the overlaps aren’t just righ...

- Inspected a place last spring after a nasty hailstorm—metal roof looked like a golf ball, but not a single leak. - Owners said the noise was wild, b...

- That’s not just your luck—micro-mesh is great for keeping out needles and seeds, but pollen and fine dirt can definitely cake up on top, especially ...

Totally agree with this. I've inspected plenty of homes that switched over to synthetic underlayment, and the difference in comfort is noticeable righ...

Fair enough, ladders and scaffolding do give you direct access, but honestly, scaffolding seems a bit overkill for regular checks. In my experience, a...

- Seen this too... seems like some contractors might just stick with what they're used to, even if it's not ideal. - Manufacturers could definitely be...

Totally agree on the timing thing—waiting too long is a recipe for disaster. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - Leaf blowers are definitely u...

Totally get this... I've seen so many homeowners struggle with overly complicated setups. Sometimes simpler really is better—especially for stuff like...

Haha, good point... I bet future archaeologists would scratch their heads over half the stuff we stash away in garages. Galvalume is solid stuff thoug...