- Good call on checking the load rating first—people skip that and end up with real headaches. - Moss is sneaky, like you said... dry weight’s nothing...

- Seeing the same thing during inspections—older asphalt shingles just don’t hold up to wind and hail like metal or newer synthetics. - Metal roofs ar...

- Flat roofs + trees = constant battle with debris. - Even with good drainage, one missed cleaning and you’re in trouble. - I’ve seen “perfect” in...

- Not always a sudden thing—older roofs can hide issues for a while, then one weird weather swing exposes them. - Staggering shingles isn’t just abo...

- Ran into this exact thing last summer on a strip mall remodel. Scope was crystal clear, but we opened up a wall and found old knob-and-tube wiring e...

- Seen a lot of what you’re talking about, especially with “the only thing that shows up is a vanishing act.” Happens more than folks realize, even on...

- Tapes can work short-term, but I’ve seen a lot of failures after a couple freeze-thaw cycles, especially on north-facing slopes. - Prep definitely...

- Had a client last year with a tile roof in a shady, damp area—moss was everywhere. - Tiles looked fine at first glance, but underneath, moisture had...

I usually tackle gutter cleaning twice a year—once in late spring after the trees finish dropping their seeds and blossoms, and again in late fall aft...

- Minimal rigid foam could help, but you'd need to be careful about condensation risks. - Targeted venting adjustments make sense, though airflow is s...

True, seen this happen quite a bit. Couple extra points I'd toss in: - Metal roofs can be tricky—surface dents might look minor, but they can comprom...

Exactly this. Did an inspection on a coastal property last spring—owner swore up and down the roof was pristine. But once I got up there, found rust t...