I hear you on the gutter covers—especially with maples and pines, it’s almost impossible to keep everything out. I’ve seen mesh screens just get packe...
That’s spot on. I learned this the hard way last year—my roof looked fine from the ground, but when I finally got up there (carefully), I found a patc...
Couldn’t agree more. I swapped to a lighter shingle too, and while it helped, it wasn’t a cure-all. The brand does seem to make a difference—Malarkey’...
I used to be on the fence about drip edge too—seemed like one of those “nice to have” things until you see what happens without it. I’m in the upper M...
I’ve noticed the same thing with link chains during heavy rain—water just doesn’t follow the chain as well, especially if there’s any wind. It’s kind ...
Thermal scans definitely have their quirks. I’ve seen them flag “anomalies” that turned out to be nothing more than a sun-warmed patch of metal flashi...
Squirrels are a real test for any roofing system, that’s for sure. I’ve seen them gnaw through plastic ridge vents and even some metal flashing if the...
That's a great example of how smaller contractors can really shine when it comes to creative solutions. Metal roofs are fantastic, especially with bre...
That's a solid perspective—premium roofing materials definitely offer more than just weatherproofing. I've personally seen thicker shingles like Certa...
Interesting you mention noise issues with metal roofs—I ran into something similar a while back. We did a green roof installation on top of a metal st...
Good points about timing—early mornings definitely help. But honestly, regular gutter maintenance can be reduced significantly by installing gutter gu...
Couldn't agree more. Especially with sustainable roofing materials like recycled shingles or green roofs, supplier availability and pricing can fluctu...
That's a great point about drones missing subtle issues around chimneys and vents. I've also noticed that drone inspections often overlook the conditi...
I can relate to that skepticism—had a green roof installed a few years back, and the warranty looked great on paper. But when a leak popped up, turns ...
I've seen a few close calls myself, and it definitely makes you reconsider torch-down methods. Cold-applied systems are safer, no doubt, but I've also...