Good observations on the synthetic underlayment—I've seen the same thing. After a big storm last year, a few roofs with synthetic held up way better t...

The flashlight trick can work well for quick checks, but honestly, it won't catch everything. I've seen plenty of gutters that looked clear from below...

Yeah, roofing materials definitely play a bigger role than most people realize. I've seen cases where homeowners opted for certain shingles because th...

Real-time alerts sound good in theory, but in practice, wouldn't they just create more uncertainty? Had a supplier do something similar last year, and...

Yeah, that's spot-on. I've seen plenty of tile roofs hold up great through storms, but the underlayment is always the weak link. People often overlook...

Yeah, chalk can definitely let you down if the weather turns. I've had similar headaches with soapstone—holds up better than chalk in drizzle, but hea...

Yeah, documenting every little convo just isn't practical, especially in the heat of the moment. But snapping a quick pic or jotting down notes later ...

Drones are handy, sure, but they have limitations too. I've seen drone pics miss subtle stuff like loose shingles or soft spots you'd easily catch by ...