- Gotta say, I’ve seen inspection reports help move things along, but you’re right—if the adjuster’s swamped, it’s a waiting game either way. - Abou...

Yeah, totally normal on older roofs. Those 3-tabs shed like crazy after you mess with them. I see it a lot on jobs—sometimes it clears up after a seas...

- Not sure I’d always blame “cheap” jobs—sometimes even pricier repairs miss hidden damage after a storm. - I’ve seen folks pay top dollar and still g...

- Seen way too many “solid” roofs with zero airflow, just like you said... recipe for disaster. - Trusses or rafters, doesn’t matter if the attic ca...

- Totally agree, shingle color and reflectivity can make a real difference, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. - I’ve seen folks swap to “cool” sh...

Good point here. A few quick thoughts from my experience inspecting homes: - Rafters do give you way more wiggle room later on. Seen plenty of homeow...

Had a similar experience a while back—ordered some charcoal-colored sheets online, and two arrived noticeably warped. Didn't realize until I had half ...

Good reminder about checking the basics first. Had a client last month convinced his attic insulation was causing leaks—turned out squirrels chewed th...

Good points on copper flashing—definitely holds up better in salty air. I've inspected plenty of coastal homes, and aluminum flashing usually shows co...

- Good point about climate—seen that a lot with metal roofs during inspections. - Coastal areas definitely chew through mid-range materials faster tha...