Couldn’t agree more about air sealing making a bigger difference than folks expect. I’ve seen plenty of attics where people drop $500+ on a fan, but s...

Couldn’t agree more about not cutting corners on what’s under the tile. I’ve inspected plenty of roofs where folks went for looks or price and skipped...

I’ve seen those newer membranes hold up better than the old torch-down stuff, but if water’s pooling for days, even the best membrane is just buying y...

Skipping inspections is one of those things that always seems harmless until it isn’t. I’ve seen a lot of folks try to stretch their roof’s life, but ...

You nailed it—most folks don’t realize how sneaky roof issues can be. I’ve seen plenty of “perfectly fine” roofs from the street that were hiding all ...

That’s the thing with these old houses—one weird storm and suddenly you’re second-guessing every shortcut. I’ve seen a lot of “minor” leaks turn into ...

Those quick patches can surprise you, for sure. I’ve seen folks slap some roof cement over a flashing gap and get a few solid years out of it, especia...

I see this all the time during inspections along the coast. Folks think “marine grade” is a magic bullet, but honestly, not all stainless is created e...

Couldn’t agree more—if the deck’s already mushy, you’re just asking for trouble down the line. I’ve seen folks try to “save” a few bucks by skipping t...

Yeah, storms can definitely throw curveballs even when you're prepared. A few years back, we had a similar experience—thought we'd checked every box: ...