I’ve inspected a lot of roofs where the clay tiles looked perfect, but the underlayment was falling apart underneath. Folks get surprised when I tell ...

Yeah, I’ve seen this play out a lot. The certified installer requirement is one of those things that sounds good on paper, but in practice, it can be ...

I’ve seen the “material hold” deposit work out okay, but only if the supplier’s got the stock on hand or can guarantee delivery. If there’s a delay—li...

Yeah, that's spot-on. I've inspected a few homes recently where the owners mentioned their contractors had to adjust quotes after just a month or so d...

I've questioned appraisals a few times myself, and honestly, as long as you're reasonable and back up your points with solid evidence (photos, contrac...

Had a similar situation last year inspecting a roof after a hailstorm. Homeowner had top-tier shingles, but the installer skipped ice and water shield...

900°F seems a bit high to me—I've found around 750-800°F usually does the trick without risking scorching. But you're right, speed matters a ton. Seen...

Went with metal myself and yeah, hail dents are definitely a thing—seen plenty of roofs looking like golf balls after a storm. But honestly, they're u...