Green roofs are definitely quieter, no question there. I’ve seen a few in colder spots—think upper Midwest—and they do alright if you get the drainage...
Yeah, covers are hit or miss. I see a lot of folks put in those mesh guards thinking it’s a set-it-and-forget-it deal, but half the time they just clo...
Couldn’t agree more. Folks get spooked after a bad winter, but unless your roof’s pushing 20+ years or you see obvious trouble, there’s no need to str...
Honestly, I see this all the time—no two inspections ever go exactly the same way. Some folks are laser-focused on certain things, others just do a qu...
Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing—pressure washing just beats up those shingles way faster than people realize. Folks think it’s a quick fix, but all tha...
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I don’t think it’s just about looks when inspectors flag stuff like algae or uneven color. Sometimes tha...
Yeah, warranty companies love their fine print... I've seen plenty of homeowners get burned by the vague "proper maintenance" clause. Honestly, docume...
I get where you're coming from, but I'd push back a bit on dismissing the Landmark Pro shingles outright. Yeah, they're pricier, but I've inspected a ...
I've had mixed experiences with drones too. They do sometimes exaggerate minor stuff, but honestly, I've also caught things with drone images that I c...
I get what you're saying, but honestly, I've found big-box stores to be consistently cheaper for metal roofing sheets—at least in my area. Maybe it's ...
Copper strips definitely can be hit or miss. I've seen some roofs where they blend in nicely and do the job, but others... yeah, abstract art is a goo...
Been there, done that—sounds like a typical homeowner initiation ritual, honestly. Ventilation is one of those sneaky things that's way too easy to ov...
Yeah, that's the real kicker right there. In my experience, most underlayment issues come down to installation shortcuts rather than the product itsel...
Yeah, those dark streaks can definitely sneak up on you. I've inspected plenty of roofs where homeowners never noticed anything wrong because it looke...
Haha, I feel your pain. Paint colors are a rabbit hole for sure. Last summer, I was repainting my kitchen cabinets and thought I'd keep it simple—just...