I’ve seen tarps hold up for a week or two, but once the wind shifts or you get a heavy downpour, all bets are off. Even with ratchet straps, I’ve had ...
Funny how often it’s the bathroom fan, right? I’ve seen more mold from that than from blocked soffits. Sometimes folks add insulation and accidentally...
Yeah, the price on those built-in cables is hard to swallow. I’ve seen a few driveways where the salt’s eaten away the top layer, though—patching only...
Dense-pack cellulose is great for air sealing, but I’ve seen it hold moisture after major storms—especially with green roofs where drainage can get tr...
I’ve been wondering about the sun exposure too. I’m in Oklahoma, so not quite as brutal as Texas, but summers get pretty intense here. A buddy of mine...
Those PDFs can make you feel like your roof’s about to cave in, right? I see it a lot—half the “critical” stuff is just old repairs or cosmetic wear. ...
Funny you mention the “drive-by” inspections—had one last year where the adjuster barely slowed down, snapped a few pics from the street, and called i...
I’ve had adjusters call out “age” on roofs that were barely six years old, just because of some black streaks. Down here, algae hits fast—doesn’t mean...
I get where you’re coming from on spray foam being a hassle if you need to open things up later, but I’ve seen a few cases after big storms where pane...
Funny thing—I’ve actually seen roots cause problems, but only when trees are way too close and the house is older. Usually, though, like you said, it’...
I get why you'd DIY it to save cash, but honestly, sometimes DIY drainage can end up costing more in the long run. My neighbor went the DIY route, and...
Interesting idea, but I'd be cautious about intentionally planting moss or greenery directly in gutters. Gutters are designed to move water away quick...
Couldn't agree more with this. Roofing issues are rarely isolated to just the surface materials. I've seen plenty of situations where homeowners thoug...
You're spot on about ventilation being overlooked. I've seen plenty of roofs with great insulation still struggling because airflow wasn't considered ...