I get the urge to just do a quick check and move on—time’s always tight. But I’ve seen small stuff, like a cracked latch or a loose hinge, turn into b...

You’re not wrong about concrete holding up better—clay looks great but it’s just not built for repeated hail hits. Have you had any issues with insura...

Honestly, I hear this a lot, but I think some folks are missing how insurance companies look at it. They’ll almost always call rot “maintenance” unles...

Honestly, the biggest headache for me with architectural shingles has been dealing with moss and debris, especially under big trees. Metal’s tempting ...

That’s the thing with older roofs, right? Once those shingles start curling, it’s like playing whack-a-mole with leaks. I’ve seen folks try to patch a...

Interesting idea—never thought of metal flashing as squirrel kryptonite before. Have you actually seen squirrels slip on it, or do they just avoid it ...

I've definitely seen that happen with landscape fabric. Usually, it's because whoever installed it didn't prep the ground underneath properly or used ...

Interesting thought about green roofs, but doesn't the added weight become an issue in older buildings? I've managed a few properties where structural...

Haha, tell me about it... Ever had to chase down a mystery leak after a "perfect" install? Good times. But seriously, have you looked into cool roofs ...

Did you check if your roof has enough ventilation? Sometimes discoloration or granule loss is actually a ventilation issue leading to excess moisture ...