I’ve had similar issues with FLIR, especially when the sun’s been beating down on one side of the roof and you get those weird false positives. I stil...

Those dents really do tell a story, don’t they? I’ve seen a lot of metal roofs with “character” after hail, and honestly, as long as the panels aren’t...

That’s spot on. Even with a rolling magnet, I still find strays months later—usually after a mower finds them first. One thing I’ve noticed is that na...

I’ve come across a few homes with the new fire-rated vents (the ones that have intumescent material or baffles that close up in extreme heat). They’re...

You’re definitely not alone seeing condensation issues after switching to synthetic, especially in older buildings with less-than-ideal ventilation. I...

I’ve inspected a few roofs with recycled rubber shingles after storm repairs—honestly, they seem to hold up well, especially in high-wind areas. But I...

I’ve seen a lot of those “miracle” tapes fail once the temps swing, too. Curious—did you notice any corrosion or pitting on the aluminum itself when y...

I’ve seen the same thing on inspections—ventilation and insulation always matter more than shingle brand. Had a client swap to “cool” shingles but lef...

Matching is one of those things that gets overlooked until you’re standing in the driveway, staring at a roof with three different shades of “weathere...

I've found 30 days can actually be a bit tight from a practical standpoint. Contractors I've spoken with tend to appreciate at least 45 days, especial...

I see where you're coming from, but I don't think it's always intentional disposability. Sometimes those odd screws or sealed components are there for...

True enough, but there's another angle to consider. While rafters do offer more open attic space, they typically require additional support walls or b...

Had a similar issue last spring—gutters backed up and washed out half my landscaping mulch. Ended up installing gutter guards and tweaking the downspo...

I've inspected quite a few homes where spray foam was used, and honestly, humidity issues aren't always as tricky as they're made out to be. The key i...

Good points overall, but I'd say roof age is another biggie. Seen plenty of older roofs—even properly installed ones—lose shingles in moderate winds. ...