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...