That’s pretty much my experience too. I inspected a place last summer after a brush fire came through—green roof looked fine from above, but when we c...

Tried the multi-tool in the loop a few times—just ends up jabbing my thigh or catching on stuff when I’m crawling under sinks or in attics. Same goes ...

Yeah, I’ve seen those foam inserts just turn into compost in our climate—total waste of money in my book. Twice-a-year cleaning is what I recommend to...

That’s spot on. I’ve seen folks lose out on claims because they ignored a little moss or let a leak go too long. Insurance adjusters aren’t looking fo...

I’ve inspected a handful of homes with synthetic shingles over the last couple years. They do seem to hold up better than basic asphalt, especially ag...

I've seen a lot of folks get tripped up by those solar fan installs, especially when it comes to keeping things watertight. Sealant only goes so far i...

Good call on the chalk lines, eyeballing shingles is asking for trouble. I'd also say don't underestimate the importance of good ridge caps. Seen plen...

Humidity helping with TPO welding? Hmm, that's a new one for me. Usually, from what I've seen inspecting roofs over the years, moisture tends to cause...

Yeah, I see both sides here. I've inspected plenty of roofs installed from both local and online suppliers, and honestly, quality and support can vary...

Good point about gutters, but honestly, I've found attic ventilation issues can be even sneakier. Had a client once convinced their roof was leaking—t...