Couldn’t agree more—surface prep is where most folks cut corners, and it always comes back to bite them. I’ve seen plenty of “miracle” sprays slapped ...

I’ve inspected a lot of roofs after storms, and honestly, felt just doesn’t cut it in high-wind zones. I’ve seen it tear up or wrinkle under heavy rai...

That’s a solid approach, honestly. I see a lot of folks get scared off by the truss price tag, but LVLs and bracing can be a pretty smart workaround i...

That’s the thing—if you’re handy and your roof isn’t too steep or high, you can save a ton doing minor fixes yourself. But I’ve seen plenty of “quick ...

Honestly, climbing up on your roof after a storm isn't worth the risk if you're not used to it. You'd be surprised how much you can spot safely from t...

Honestly, it's probably a bit of both. Slimmer designs mean less room for screws and clips, so they rely on adhesives and fragile connectors. But yeah...

Totally agree—checking too often is unnecessary and risky. Realistically, every 3-5 years is usually enough, unless you've had severe weather or notic...

Yeah, the white noise machine is a decent workaround, but honestly, I'd still recommend checking out your roof properly if the noise is that noticeabl...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've inspected countless homes where DIY roof repairs ended up causing more headaches than they solved. Roofing nails a...

Lumber crayons are decent, but honestly, I've found soapstone markers even better for roof inspections. They're tough enough to handle rough shingles ...

Totally agree with this. Last summer, I inspected a house where the homeowner had DIY'd some roof repairs using adjustable feet on his scaffolding. It...

Totally agree with this. Ducting and roof vents seem simple on paper, but they're notoriously sneaky. You'd be surprised how easily moisture finds its...

Exactly. I've inspected plenty of homes where the owners went with the highest bidder, assuming price guaranteed quality, only to find some pretty gla...