I get the concern about synthetic curling in the sun, but honestly, I’ve seen felt get brittle and basically disintegrate after a couple summers bakin...

Funny you mention the bathroom fan vent—those things are sneaky. I’ve seen folks dump a ton of insulation but skip sealing around vents and pipes, and...

ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK? Funny thing about roofs—they always look fine from the driveway until you’re up there chasing a shingl...

Peel-and-stick’s a bit of a double-edged sword in my book. I get why folks like it—no doubt, it seals up tight and you don’t get those felt wrinkles t...

Yeah, smaller outfits can definitely be quicker on the draw, but it's not always a sure thing. I've seen some local guys who are great—like your exper...

Green roofs are definitely a nice idea, but they're not always practical depending on your roof's slope or structure. I've worked on plenty of older h...

Could be flashing, sure, but I'd also double-check the vent itself. Had a job last winter where the homeowner swore it was flashing, turned out the ve...

Yeah, attic checks help, but honestly, water can be sneaky. I've seen leaks start halfway across the roof and travel along rafters before dripping dow...

Good points overall, but honestly, inspectors aren't usually the ones I'd rely on for detailed roof checks anyway. They're great for general home cond...

Yeah, sedum mats aren't bad at all. I've installed a couple, and they're definitely easier to manage than grass or creeping phlox—especially if you do...