Honestly, slope angle might not always be the culprit here. I've seen roofs with perfect slopes still pond due to subtle dips or uneven insulation lay...

Yeah, drones are great for quick overviews, but they're definitely not foolproof. Did the drone inspection include thermal imaging? Sometimes moisture...

Interesting point about the solid-surface guards—I've seen similar issues myself. Curious, was the homeowner's gutter system properly pitched? Sometim...

Exactly. Had a property a few years back with a tile roof that looked pristine from street level—no visible cracks, no missing tiles, nothing obvious....

I've actually had better luck with silicone on metal, surprisingly...polyurethane tends to get brittle over time in my experience. Maybe it's climate-...

Glad you caught that early on—metal roofing can be tricky if you're not used to it. Did you figure out if the issue was more about the fasteners or th...

Haha, rooftop gardening definitely has its charm, but I second the caution about load-bearing capacity. Have you thought about drainage too? I've seen...

Good point about the metal shifting—did you happen to notice if the flashing was fastened properly underneath? Sometimes the screws or nails loosen up...

Good point about warranties at smaller places, they can be a bit hit-or-miss. I've had luck with smaller stores being flexible if I needed an extra sh...

That's a good one, but honestly I've found references can sometimes be misleading. Contractors generally only give you their best contacts anyway. Ins...

Had a client deal with this exact issue last spring—metal roof, hail damage, and the insurer called it "cosmetic." Curious, did your insurer send out ...