- Thermal scans are wild—makes every patch or old repair look like a fresh wound. - Adjusters can be super picky. Sometimes I think they focus more on...

Yeah, diagrams rarely factor in real-world hiccups like insulation thickness or awkward joist placements... Learned the hard way myself. Proper airflo...

Good call on the gutter guards, they definitely help. I'd also suggest: - Checking roof flashing regularly (wind-driven rain sneaks in easier than yo...

Totally agree—seen this happen with roofing warranties too. A lot of folks miss the fine print about annual inspections. Keeping photos of roof condit...

Good points—coated steel can definitely surprise you. A few things I've noticed: - Proper installation matters big-time; exposed edges or scratches r...

Good points overall, but I'd add a few things based on my own experience: - This is great advice, but in reality, I've found that no matter how car...

- Agree it depends a lot on your roof's age and condition. - Older roofs or ones with prior damage might need the extra reinforcement to avoid future ...

- Good call on the simpler shingles holding up better—seen that myself plenty of times. - Yep, installation quality is huge. Fancy materials won't sa...

- Totally agree on the asphalt shingles issue—seen plenty of premature wear myself. - Metal roofs are solid, but curious if anyone's had experience wi...

- Heat-activated adhesives sound promising, but wouldn't that complicate repairs for devices sensitive to heat (like screens or batteries)? - I've see...

Definitely agree—contractors I've worked with get pretty irritated by drones hovering around. Binoculars are usually enough for basic checks, but some...

Had something similar happen at my parents' place last winter: - Noticed a small stain on the ceiling after heavy snow. - Dad immediately assumed roo...

Good points above, but I'd also add: - Check grading around your house—ground should slope away, not toward foundation. - Inspect basement window wel...