- Gotta say, I’ve seen those IR scans actually catch stuff you’d never spot with just a flashlight. Had a buddy whose ceiling looked totally fine, but...

- Mixing materials isn’t unheard of, but you gotta watch the transition points. That’s where leaks love to show up. - Composite’s solid for spots that...

Flashing tape's solid, but I've seen it peel up a bit in really hot climates. Flexible gasket seems more reliable long-term. Curious if anyone's had i...

Yeah, agreed—seen it happen a few times. Clear timelines help, but honestly, having a solid reputation matters more. Ever tried holding back a small p...

- True, felt isn't UV-proof either, but in my experience it tends to give you clearer signals when it's starting to degrade—curling edges, brittleness...

Exactly this. Learned early on to snap pics of everything—inspections, minor repairs, dates scribbled on invoices... saved me more than once. Pain in ...

Yep, seen this happen a couple times myself. The main contractor is solid, but then they bring in someone they've barely worked with and things go sid...

- Chalk markers are decent, but I've found lumber crayons hold up even better in rough weather. - Agree about avoiding shingles directly—marking flash...