I’ve seen a few too many “hot work” mishaps in older homes to ever feel comfortable with torch-down, especially when the attic’s full of old, dry lumb...

That’s the irony, isn’t it? I’ve inspected plenty of roofs that are way past their prime—cracked shingles, moss everywhere—and insurance barely bats a...

I get the temptation to just chalk up the brown, crunchy mess to “sad salad” season, but I’d push back a bit on the idea that it’s always just seasona...

That shared folder idea is honestly a lifesaver—I've seen way too many jobs where the “before” and “after” photos magically disappear, or worse, never...

That “like for like” insurance language trips up a lot of people, honestly. I see it all the time—folks think their policy will handle everything, but...

Insurance can be so weird about stuff like that, can't they? Honestly, plywood isn't exactly gold-plated siding—seems pretty reasonable to me. But yea...

Totally agree about green roofs being trickier than they look. I've inspected a few homes with them, and while they can be beautiful, the upkeep and s...

I get your point about ventilation being critical, but honestly, sometimes I think we overemphasize it at the expense of other factors. I've seen roof...