Maybe, but I wonder if it's less about intentionally shortening lifespan and more about manufacturers prioritizing sleek designs over repairability. R...

- Rigid foam above deck can def help—I inspected a place last winter with similar issues. - They'd added rigid insulation externally, and condensation...

- Tile roofs are pretty durable, but "maintenance-free" might be pushing it a bit. - Seen plenty during inspections, and while they hold up well, crac...

- Good point about the hail damage—seen warranties cover that plenty of times. - But drones and aliens? Haha, that's a new one for me. Wonder if they'...

- Good catch...seen that one more times than I'd like. - Curious though, did you check insulation afterward? Moisture buildup can do a sneaky number o...

Good points on flashing and drip edges—those are definitely common trouble spots. A few more things I've noticed inspecting synthetic roofs: - Synthe...

Yeah, subtle changes like that can be tricky to catch. From my experience (though more with home systems than lab setups), early membrane breakdown of...