That’s spot on—seen more than a few sheds where folks underestimated how much water those mats retain. One thing I’d add: if you’re near the ocean, ev...

Yeah, that’s been my experience too. I’ve inspected a bunch of roofs after those classic Texas hailstorms, and every time I talk to owners about their...

I get the curiosity about green roofs and wildlife, but from what I’ve seen on inspections, it’s not always a win-win. Sometimes, critters like squir...

Totally get your point about quick fixes sometimes backfiring, but I've also seen situations where temporary repairs can actually save you money—if th...

Interesting you mention that—I inspected a property last month with a similar green roof setup. The homeowner had issues initially because the roof st...

True, older roofs can be tricky, but honestly, I've seen plenty of cases where solar panels actually extended the life of an aging roof. Had a client ...

Your two-step method makes sense, especially if you've got heavy tree coverage. I've inspected plenty of homes where the gutters were neglected until ...

Been there myself—metal roofing can be unforgiving if you're even slightly off. Had a client once who measured carefully, but didn't account for the r...

Yeah, good catch on that vent boot. Reminds me of a job I inspected last spring—roof looked fantastic at first glance, but when I climbed into the att...

Yeah, clarifying upfront is key. I've seen some installs where the panels themselves were fine, but the mounting brackets weren't sealed properly—ende...

I've seen plenty of roofs over the years, and honestly, good points all around here. I had an inspection a couple months back that really drove home y...

Kynar definitely holds up better in my experience. Inspected a house recently that had a cheaper coating—just 5 yrs old and already fading badly. But ...

That's a pretty practical way to narrow things down. I remember inspecting a house a few summers back where the owners had switched from dark gray shi...

I've seen this happen more times than I can count. A few years back, I inspected a place where the underlayment was supposedly "brand new," but when I...

Plastic vents are definitely easier to handle solo, but I've seen a fair share of them warp or crack over time—especially in climates with harsh sun e...