Metal roofs get a bad rap for lightning, but you’re right—they don’t attract strikes any more than anything else. The big difference is, if lightning ...

That’s been my experience too. I’ve seen some wild stuff after a tear-off—one house had so much rotted decking, I’m surprised the roof didn’t cave in ...

Yeah, those are the real troublemakers. I’ve seen more than one “good enough” roof turn into a mess after a big storm because nobody caught the rot un...

I’ve swapped out a few of those “lifetime” synthetic boots on jobs, and honestly, they do seem to last longer than the basic rubber ones—especially on...

Thirty days is pretty standard in my experience, especially for storm damage work or anything where materials can fluctuate. If a contractor won’t put...

I hear you on the “miscellaneous” line items—drives me nuts. I’ve had some luck pushing back, but it really depends on the contractor’s mood that day....

I see this all the time, especially after storms when I’m out looking at attic damage or moisture issues. People point fingers at vent design first, b...

I get where you're coming from, but sometimes “biological growth” is the only safe way to phrase it if you can’t get up close. If inspectors start gue...

Yeah, trusses and plumbing vents just don’t play nice together. I’ve seen more damage from folks hacking into webs than from any storm I’ve patched up...