Couldn’t agree more with that. I’ve seen folks skip those “quick” inspections and end up with a small leak turning into a full-blown mess. Photos are ...

That “gutters looked like they were full of coffee grounds” thing always throws people off. I see it a lot on new installs—usually just the granules w...

I get what you mean about the color fading—seen that a lot, especially on south-facing slopes. Still, I’d take a couple chipped corners over moss cree...

That’s pretty much how I look at it too. Unless you’re dealing with a spot that’s starting to rust or is in a really obvious place, most people won’t ...

Honestly, furring strips are way better than bricks—bricks can shift or even crack shingles if you’re unlucky. Screwing down wood strips along the edg...

That’s a solid point about the checklist just being the starting line, not the finish. I’ve been on sites where folks had every box ticked and still m...

That’s exactly what I see during inspections—people think more insulation is always better, but if it’s blocking airflow at the eaves, you’re just ask...

I’ve actually run into this same debate a lot—whether to stick with CertainTeed everything or mix and match to save a bit. From what I’ve seen on insp...

Ugly and reliable is pretty much the motto for half the stuff I see in people’s yards. It’s funny—folks will spend a fortune on fancy composite or woo...

Couldn’t agree more with that. I’ve seen a lot of “minor” seam issues turn into big problems after a couple freeze-thaw cycles, especially on older in...