That alternating approach is pretty much what I recommend to folks, especially with green roofs. I’ve seen too many cases where someone skips a pro in...
That’s not just your luck—seen it plenty of times. I’ve inspected a bunch of homes where folks tried liquid membranes, thinking it’d be a quick fix, b...
That hits the nail on the head. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen “mystery leaks” that turned out to be clogged drains or a low spot someone...
That’s the truth. I’ve inspected plenty of roofs after a rough winter, and the ones with clogged or poorly installed drainage layers on green roofs al...
I’ve seen a lot of folks go the “just patch it every year” route, and honestly, it’s a toss-up. Some roofs seem to get away with it for ages, but othe...
Bundling’s hit or miss in my experience. Sometimes you get a little off, but it’s rarely as much as they advertise. I’ve seen folks get more from a wi...
That “miscellaneous” line is always the wild card. I’ve opened up drop ceilings and found everything from abandoned conduit to a whole stash of 1970s ...
That lines up with what I see all the time—materials only go so far if the install’s not right. I’ve inspected roofs where folks spent big on “lifetim...
Funny thing, I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on “cool” shingles, but then skip the attic insulation and wonder why their upstairs still feels like a s...
That’s been my experience too. I’ve seen folks try to stretch out those last few years with patches, but Midwest weather just doesn’t play nice. Had a...
Funny how often the “easy” jobs end up being the ones that teach you the most. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out to check on atti...
I hear you on the recycled rubber flashing. I tried it on a low-slope porch roof last year—held up fine through winter, but I did have to go back and ...
Had a similar thing happen with one of those fancy doorbell cameras—just stopped working one day, no lights, nothing. Manufacturer said it was toast, ...
Had a similar mold issue pop up on a client's roof a while back. Turns out sealing it too tight trapped moisture inside—basically turned the attic int...
Haha, you got that right. Reminds me of the time I inspected a place where the homeowner proudly showed off their "brand new" attic insulation. Looked...