Couldn’t agree more on the attic insulation making or breaking the whole setup. I’ve seen folks drop big bucks on composite, but with barely any insul...

- Honestly, I wouldn’t write off tape for everything outdoors. UV-resistant vinyl tape (like 3M 33+) actually holds up better than most, but yeah, it’...

- 100% agree on the baffles. I can’t count how many times I’ve pulled back insulation and found them totally blocked. Folks just don’t realize how muc...

- If you’re just sweeping off leaves and your roof’s a simple low pitch, I get the DIY appeal. But I’ve crawled around enough attics to know missed is...

Not sure I’d call minor ponding “nothing major yet”—seen that turn into leaks after a couple more winters, especially if the drains get clogged with r...

Thermal imaging's great, but yeah, nothing replaces getting eyes on it yourself. Couple things I've learned: - Check around chimney flashing—critters ...

Totally agree about flashing and debris buildup. A couple other sneaky issues I've seen: - Birds or rodents nesting under tiles—can cause damage you ...

- Good points on architectural shingles—definitely worth the extra cost in storm-prone areas. - Inspected a house last year after a Category 2 hurrica...

Good catch on the drainage issue—seen plenty of those myself. Usually, if the initial setup's done right, you're halfway there. But yeah, nature finds...

Good point about seams and edges. I've inspected a fair share of coastal properties, and you're right—TPO isn't always the magic bullet people hope fo...

Had a similar issue with a deck build—contractor seemed legit, but turns out his license had lapsed. Insurance wouldn't budge on coverage due to "impr...