- Insurers keep moving the goalposts—used to be “just a few pics,” now it’s date stamps, then drone shots next? - Had a claim denied once because my...
- Gable vents only? Yeah, I’ve seen plenty of those old setups. Honestly, I’m surprised more attics didn’t turn into saunas. - Couldn’t agree more—so...
- Couldn’t agree more on the “little stuff” being the real troublemaker. Seen plenty of folks with top-notch siding and vents, but a forgotten wood s...
- Definitely hear you on the “pro” crews sometimes rushing. Seen a lot of “cleaned” roofs with nails and shingle bits left behind. - DIY can be tempti...
- Not gonna lie, I’ve seen more damage from “just a little neglect” than from any actual storm. - Gravel guards help, but I’ve still fished out whole ...
- Noticed this too—ice damming’s been a bigger headache than usual. Like you said, shingle wear is obvious, but is spot on. Had a neighbor who only r...
- Metal roofs are solid for lifespan, but I’ve seen plenty of storm damage where the panels peeled up like soda can lids. Wind-driven rain can still g...
- Not gonna lie, ice dams are a real pain up north—seen them rip gutters clean off or force water under shingles. But I hear you on the pollen front. ...
- Good call on the transition points— That’s spot on. I’ve seen more leaks start there than anywhere else. - Metal’s definitely tough against hail, bu...
- Gotta push back a bit—cool shingles did help on my last job, but only by a few degrees. Not a miracle cure, but not useless either. - Ventilation’s ...
- Seen this a lot after storms—inspector calls out “old” features, but half the time it’s just cosmetic. - Had a client with a ‘70s ranch, new roof an...
- Seen the same thing after storms—guards just collect a mat of leaves and pine needles, then water skips right over. - - I’m with you there. Tri...
Yeah, I've heard similar claims, but honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about insulation alone making a huge difference in storm noise. A few years back, I...
- Yep, agreed—feels like they're practically daring you to break something. - Getting inside can be satisfying, sure, but when you're dealing with wat...
Metal roofs aren't a magic bullet, true, but let's not downplay their benefits entirely: - Metal roofing can help shed water quicker, reducing standi...