Couldn't agree more with your experience—seen it countless times myself during inspections. It's surprising how often installers skip recommended nail...

Flex Seal's decent for patching a bucket or sealing a quick leak, but roofs deal with way too much exposure and movement for that stuff. Good flashing...

That's been my experience too—adjusters can vary a LOT in their assessments. I'm curious though, does anyone know if asphalt shingles generally get tr...

Metal mesh and heavy-duty caulk is definitely the way to go. Cayenne pepper seems more like a temporary fix—animals adapt pretty quickly, and you're r...

Couldn't agree more about attic venting—it's one of those hidden details that can bite you later. I've inspected plenty of homes where folks installed...

That's exactly what I've noticed during inspections too. I once had a homeowner convinced their roof was failing because of all the gritty residue aft...