You're spot on about the hidden rot and the warranty issue—people really underestimate how much that can bite them later. I’ve managed a few propertie...

Mixing vent types gets debated a lot, but honestly, I’ve seen plenty of roofs with both gable and ridge vents that function just fine—especially if th...

Mesh screens are a pain, honestly—sometimes I think they just make things worse with all the gunk that piles up. I’ve started tracking roof checks on ...

Binoculars are underrated, honestly. I’ve seen too many folks get hurt trying to play hero on a slippery roof, especially after storms. Regular ground...

Not sure I'd agree completely with this. Picking between plywood and OSB is just step one—installation methods and moisture barriers can be equally tr...

Couldn't agree more about sanding first. A couple years back, I had contractors redo some flashing around our building's rooftop HVAC units. They skip...

Exactly. Had a similar issue at a coastal property I managed a few years back. The aluminum roof panels held up great, but we overlooked the screws an...

Holding back payments definitely helps keep contractors motivated, but I've also seen it cause friction if expectations aren't crystal clear from the ...

Hmm, my experience actually suggests the opposite. I've dealt with a fair share of roof claims, and insurers often seem more skeptical about asphalt s...

I get the caution around pressure washing, but honestly, I've had good results with it—just gotta be smart about it. Last summer, we had a metal roof ...

Yeah, zinc primers can be pretty impressive. I've also had decent luck with epoxy-based primers—especially on roofs that get hammered by weather. Did ...

Honestly, you're not paranoid—older roofs can be a real gamble. Last winter, one of the properties I manage had some serious sagging after heavy snow....