Couldn’t agree more about ground-level checks—honestly, some of the worst leaks I’ve seen started with tiny things you could spot from the sidewalk af...

That’s a great real-world comparison. You’re right, clay tiles can be a hassle to patch, but they really do take a beating if they’re put in right. I’...

That slipperiness caught me off guard, too—almost lost my footing last spring. I’ve started wearing those grippy shoe covers when I’m up there, especi...

Mesh size really does make a difference, especially with fir needles. I tried a super fine mesh once thinking it’d keep everything out, but it clogged...

That hits home. After last year’s hailstorm, I had a homeowner try to lock in a quote from three months prior—right after shingle prices jumped. It wa...

Yeah, drones definitely have their limits. Had one inspection where the drone footage looked pristine, but when we climbed up later, we found a whole ...

I tried heated cables a few winters back—honestly, they did help a bit with ice dams, but my electric bill wasn't thrilled about it. Eventually, I bit...

Good points all around. I've seen a few DIY green roofs myself that turned into mini swimming pools after heavy rain—definitely not the kind of "green...

You're definitely onto something with the moderate heat approach. TPO can be a bit finicky, especially when you're still getting a feel for it. I've s...

You're spot on about checking attics and crawl spaces yourself. I've seen similar issues pop up way too often, especially after storms. One thing peop...

Green roofs are definitely worth considering, especially if torch-down has you feeling uneasy after that incident. I've seen plenty of storm-damaged r...

Fair point, but I'd add a slight caution about digging around too aggressively. I've seen folks accidentally cause more damage trying to uncover a lea...

Yeah, ladders can be sneaky like that... I've found chainsaws to be especially tricky—easy to underestimate how quickly things can go sideways. Always...