Funny you mention the fasteners—I've seen more issues crop up from those than anything else on metal roofs. Had a client last year who thought he had ...

Humidity’s a real menace, isn’t it? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened up a toolbox only to find a fresh crop of rust, even after swearing ...

Heated driveway mats plus radiant systems—now that’s a combo I haven’t seen much, but I get the curiosity. I inspected a place last winter where they ...

That “popcorn machine” description is spot on—reminds me of a place I inspected last spring. Owners had a metal roof, no membrane, and you could barel...

Leaf blowers are a riot until you’re the one chasing a rogue pile down the driveway. I’ve watched more than one neighbor accidentally redecorate the w...

That’s the truth. I once checked out a house where the leak was just a faint stain on the ceiling, but when we pulled back the insulation, half the jo...

Had a seller once who tried to “fix” a flashing leak with a combo of duct tape and what looked like some kind of craft glue. I only found it because t...

That’s spot on about surface prep—skipping it is just asking for trouble down the line. I’ve seen rolled roofing hold up surprisingly well on some old...

Had a guy last summer who replaced his whole roof with “cool” shingles, but his attic was still baking. Turned out, the insulation had slumped and blo...

Interesting point about the noise. I once inspected a home out in the countryside that had recently switched to a metal roof. The owner was worried ab...

I went the mesh route too, but honestly, my experience was mixed. Installed them about two years ago after getting tired of hauling out the ladder eve...

Had a similar experience last fall—inspecting a roof after some heavy winds. The homeowner lent me his cordless nailer for a quick fix, and it was gre...