Yeah, I’ve seen those foam inserts cause more headaches than they solve. Last fall, I inspected a place where the gutters were packed with soggy leave...

I’ve crawled through enough attics that I could write a book on the weird stuff roofers leave behind. Found a half-used tube of caulk wedged between r...

Seen this a hundred times. Folks walk around after a storm, see shingles still in place, and figure they dodged a bullet. But wind can pop nails or li...

I’ve seen a few folks try to tackle the noise issue with extra insulation—usually rigid foam or even blown-in cellulose in the attic. It does help, bu...

Noise is definitely a thing with aluminum, especially in a real downpour. I’ve inspected a few places right on the coast where you can barely hear you...

Corners and overlaps are always where things go sideways, no matter how careful you are. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen “perfect” tape jo...