- Haven’t seen a single person in my circle get a claim paid when they skipped maintenance, either. - My inspector warned me during the buying proce...

- Micro-mesh guards sound promising, but I’ve heard mixed things. My neighbor had them and still got ice dams last winter. Maybe it’s a climate thing?...

- Totally agree on the “extras” adding up—had a similar experience after a windstorm. - - Didn’t realize you could negotiate that much. I just as...

- Just bought my first place last year, and honestly, I was super skeptical about all the “roof checkup” hype. - Figured if it’s not leaking, it’s f...

- Looked at those “cool” shingles too when we bought our place last fall. They sounded great in theory, but the price difference made me pause. - Ou...

- Not totally convinced shingle color alone does much, but I’ll admit our old black roof was like a frying pan in August. - We’re debating lighter s...

- Bathroom fan venting into the attic isn’t right. It’s supposed to go outside—otherwise, all that warm, damp air just sits up there and can cause mol...

- Yeah, I feel this. Just bought my first house and already wondering how long the roof's gonna hold up. - Seems like materials these days aren't as s...

- Good reminder, but honestly, how often do you guys actually climb up there to check? - Just bought my first place, and the inspector said roof was "...

Fair point, but honestly, even regular checks might not catch everything. When I bought my place, the inspector said the underlayment was "good for an...

Yeah, that's my worry exactly. Thought about getting a drone myself, but knowing me, I'd probably crash it into the chimney first flight... Binoculars...