That’s pretty much the trade-off I see all the time. Around here, I’ve patched more shingle roofs than I care to count after those spring wind gusts. ...

Copper strips definitely help, but I’ve seen plenty of roofs where they only slow down the moss, not stop it. Especially if you’ve already got a thick...

Totally get that. I’ve seen plenty of folks just use binoculars from the ground—honestly, you’ll catch the big stuff that way. That green gunk by the ...

You nailed it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve thought a roof was fine, only to find a puddle forming in some random corner after a storm. Once...

$1,900 is actually on the low end, at least from what I’ve seen after big storms roll through. I’ve had folks call me after a hailstorm thinking it’d ...

Thermal imaging can definitely help, but it's not foolproof either. Had a job last spring where the thermal cam picked up moisture perfectly around sk...

Humidity definitely throws a wrench in things. I remember one job last summer, we started early thinking we'd beat the heat, but the air was so thick ...

Insurance companies can be pretty particular about green roofs, in my experience. Had a client once who installed one without checking first—beautiful...

I've had similar experiences with zinc strips—sometimes they work, sometimes they're just decoration. Honestly, if moss is a big issue, choosing a til...

Thermal imaging drones can be pretty useful, but they're not foolproof either. Had a client last year who went all-in on thermal drone inspections aft...

Sounds like you're already on the right track. Honestly, people tend to overcomplicate ridge vents. I remember a job a few years back where the homeow...