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RE: How should I compare quotes for cleaning a moss-covered asphalt-shingle roof?
The written scope should say where loosened moss goes. Cleanup should specify whether it includes gutters, downspouts, and ground-level areas beneath the roof edges, not just removal from the roof itself. Moss left in d...
RE: How should I compare quotes for cleaning a moss-covered asphalt-shingle roof?
The “low-pressure” label isn’t enough by itself. I’d ask each contractor to name the shingle manufacturer’s approved cleaning method and confirm in writing whether their chemicals, dwell time, rinsing, and any scraping c...
RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
I hear you on the shoulder rigs - tried using one for a full inspection in an old Victorian attic, and my back was toast for two days. On steep roofs, I always end up ditching the fancy gear and going back to handheld. A...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
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 inspection for a few years and then - bam - hidden leak, rotted decking,...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
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, but after a couple of harsh winters, you start seeing cracks or even ...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
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 ignored. Maintenance is everything - especially after a big storm. He...
RE: KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
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 always have trouble spots. But when it’s done right, you’re spot on - th...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
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 others - especially if you’ve got a lot of tree cover or critters around -...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
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 wind mitigation report than from combining policies. Funny how a new roo...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
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 soda cans - no pirate maps yet, but I keep hoping. I’m with you on the...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
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 “lifetime” shingles, but shortcuts on flashing or venting led to leaks anywa...
RE: Trying to pick a shingle that won’t cook my attic - Malarkey worth it?
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 sauna. I’ve crawled through enough attics to say - if your insulation’s...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
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 client last year who kept patching, then a hailstorm hit and suddenly...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
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 attic fans - solar or otherwise - where the real culprit was something tot...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
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 reseal a couple corners where it started to curl. Still beats dealin...