That lines up with what I’ve seen, too. It’s kind of wild how little attention metal roofs get from most insurers, considering how well they hold up i...
Funny you mention that—last year after a nasty windstorm, I found a little “bald patch” right under the downspout where the water just hammers the shi...
I get where you’re coming from about metal being more forgiving, but I’ve actually seen tile hold up better than folks expect—if it’s done right. Ther...
I hear you on the “quick fixes”—I’ve seen folks spend a small fortune on heat cables and salt, only to end up with the same ice dams year after year. ...
That musty smell is always the first sign for me too—never fails, it’s something subtle before you see any real damage. I’m in upstate NY and ice dams...
Yeah, I’ve seen that 24-hour thing a bunch, especially after storms when everyone’s scrambling. Usually feels like a pressure tactic, unless there’s s...
Pine needles are relentless, aren’t they? I’ve seen a lot of folks get excited about those leaf filters, only to end up trading one headache for anoth...
Mixing brands to save cash always looks good on paper, but yeah, those warranty folks know every trick in the book. Had a homeowner try to sneak in a ...
I've seen peel-and-stick under tile roofs a few times, and honestly, results were mixed. Had one client whose roof looked great at first but developed...
Yeah, corners and odd angles are pretty much the bane of flashing work. A few years back, I was fixing some storm damage on a client's house—aluminum ...
Couldn't agree more. Reminds me of a job I tackled a few years back—homeowner insisted on foam because his neighbor swore by it. Turns out, the issue ...
Flat roofs do get a bad rap, but honestly I've seen just as many issues on steep pitches. Had one client swear up and down their steep roof was bullet...
Good points all around. I've dealt with storm damage on plenty of roofs, and honestly, the hybrid approach you mentioned tends to hold up best over ti...
Paint markers are definitely a step up from lumber crayons. I learned that the hard way after a storm last year—thought I'd been clever marking everyt...
Had a similar situation at a client's cabin a few years back. We thought aluminum flashing would be enough, but nope—turns out raccoons around there w...