That’s a classic. I’ve tried magnets for nails after a job—those rolling ones you push around the yard—but somehow a few always sneak past. Same with ...

Funny you mention the foam baffles—I've seen jobs where folks put them in thinking they're set, but then the insulation guys come through and accident...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve crawled up into an attic for a “quick look” and found something that could’ve turned nasty if it’d been left anothe...

Tried that once for a customer—thought it’d be a quick fix, but ended up with condensation dripping down the rafters by late January. Those gaps actua...

That’s been my experience too. Folks get sticker shock at first, but after a couple Midwest hail seasons, they’re glad they went metal. Still, I’ve se...

Green roofs are underrated for sure. Did a job a couple years back where the homeowner went all-in with wildflowers and grasses—looked amazing once it...

You're spot-on about warranties being a mixed bag. I've been in roofing for years, and trust me, I've seen it all. Had one homeowner who meticulously ...

Good advice on the gentle cleaning—pressure washing is definitely tempting for a quick fix, but I've seen plenty of roofs damaged that way. Had one cu...

Haha, climbing trees for roof checks—that's dedication! Reminds me of a homeowner who once borrowed his kid's drone to inspect shingles...worked great...

Totally hear you on the volatility—it's been a wild ride lately. Had a similar experience myself not too long ago. We quoted a job for a homeowner and...

You're spot on about clarity being king. Had a similar thing happen with a homeowner last summer—he thought his drone footage would seal the deal, but...

Haha, raccoons are something else... had a similar issue once, except it was squirrels stashing acorns in the soffits. Even after sealing everything u...

Yeah, careful is definitely the key word here. Had a client last year who used their equity to replace a roof that was way overdue—leaks everywhere, m...