Permits were a headache for me, honestly. The city wanted stamped structural drawings, drainage calcs, and even a letter from a soil engineer about th...

I hear you on the landfill guilt, but honestly, sometimes the numbers just don’t add up for a full tear-off. I’ve managed a few buildings where we had...

I’ve noticed the same thing with red paint on buildings versus cars. On our properties, the red metal roofs have been pretty much bulletproof, but I t...

You’re not wrong about keeping it simple—honestly, I’ve seen plenty of folks overcomplicate attic ventilation and end up spending a small fortune for ...

Had a similar situation a couple years back—inspector said “plenty of life left,” but a rough hail season later and I was dealing with leaks. Tried to...

I’m with you on the 316 vs 304 debate, especially after years of dealing with oceanfront properties. I’ve seen 304 hardware look decent for a while, b...

Couldn’t agree more—concrete tiles look sharp, but up here, they’re just not built for the abuse. I’ve seen a few properties try it, and every time, i...

Couldn’t agree more with that. I’ve had felt go mushy on a couple of properties after just one bad rain—nothing like scrambling to tarp a half-done ro...

Honestly, I’ve seen older roofs get claims approved, but it’s rare and usually comes down to how well you’ve kept up with maintenance. Those small rep...

I've managed properties with both foam inserts and mesh guards, and honestly, mesh wins hands-down. They're pricier upfront, but they hold up better l...

Yeah, totally agree with going slower. I've seen contractors crank up the heat thinking it'll speed things up, and next thing you know, we're dealing ...