I hear you—timing feels like half the battle, and even then, it’s a gamble. I’ve tried mildew inhibitors too, but honestly, on some of our older aspha...
That’s been my experience too. I’ve had a couple properties where folks insisted on adding powered attic fans, and it actually backfired—literally sta...
Eighteen years is a pretty good run for asphalt, honestly, but I’ve seen a few roofs in my buildings go south right around that mark—especially if the...
Mesh guards are one of those things that sound great in theory, but in practice... yeah, I’ve seen more clogged gutters with them than without, especi...
That’s the truth. I’ve managed a few older buildings where folks kept piling on insulation, thinking more was always better. Didn’t help—actually made...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had folks push back even with a “subject to change” note. Last year, I quoted a plumbing job and by the time ...
I hear you on the gutter brushes—tried those at a couple of properties and ended up with the same soggy mess. I’ve got a few buildings under big maple...
I hear you—cords on a steep roof are just asking for trouble, but batteries in the cold are their own headache. I’ve tried gas-powered nailers too, bu...
Had a tenant once who insisted on installing mesh screening himself—used some cheap stuff from the hardware store. Sure enough, rusted out in less tha...
Had a similar experience with shingles after a nasty storm last year. From the ground, everything looked fine—no missing pieces, no obvious damage. Bu...
I've tried some of those textured underlayments too, and honestly, I'm not totally convinced they're worth the extra cost. Sure, they help a bit, but ...
I've managed properties with both EPDM and TPO roofs, and honestly, insurers always find something to nitpick after storms. TPO might have slightly be...
Had a TPO roof installed about five years ago, and honestly, the fire rating was a plus for insurance. But after a nasty hailstorm last summer, we end...
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences with EPS. Had a property a few years back where we went with EPS insulation b...
Had a similar issue a couple years back—thought I just had a minor roof leak, but nope, turned out the flashing around my chimney was totally botched....