Haven’t found that secret weapon yet either. Pine needles are relentless—mesh screens clog, foam gets soggy, and those “nose” covers just send water f...

Those PDFs can definitely be over the top sometimes. I’ve seen reports where a little lichen gets circled like it’s radioactive. Not saying you should...

That’s a rough one. I see this kind of thing more often than I’d like—one shortcut up top and suddenly you’re bailing out the basement. Three grand is...

Thermal imaging's handy for quick scans, but you're right—nothing beats getting up close and personal. I've caught plenty of subtle flashing issues or...

Yeah, agreed it's probably more about aesthetics than deliberate obsolescence. Still, as someone who inspects homes regularly, I see this all the time...

Good points on TPO stiffness. I've noticed similar issues when inspecting installations—corners can get messy if the installer rushes it. True, EP...

Good points all around. I've seen cover boards save insulation from some pretty careless foot traffic, so that's definitely worth considering. Tru...

I've used drones quite a bit, and yeah, they can spot smaller stuff like loose shingles or flashing gaps if the camera's good enough. But honestly, no...

I've inspected quite a few homes that switched from natural slate to composite, and honestly, most homeowners seem pretty satisfied. Composite slate h...