I get what you mean about overthinking—lining up shingles can feel like a guessing game sometimes. I’ve tried those alignment gauges a couple times af...

Honestly, I used to think the same—like, how much difference can a quick check really make? Turns out, a ton. After last year’s hailstorm, I skipped t...

Right? “Permanent” just means it’ll last until the next heatwave or thunderstorm. I’ve had butyl ooze out and stain my siding—looked like a melted cra...

Nailed it about insulation. People always focus on the metal, but if your vapor barrier or insulation isn’t up to scratch, you’ll get those weird leak...

Good points, but one thing I'd add is that rafters can sometimes handle storm damage repairs a bit easier. After a heavy storm, I've seen trusses dama...

That's a good point about escalation clauses tied to specific indices—I've seen something similar in roofing contracts after big storms. Contractors s...

Good point about mold coverage—people often overlook that. I've seen cases where folks assumed mold remediation was fully included, only to find out l...

Had a similar thing happen with storm damage claims—homeowner swore up and down their warranty covered everything, but turns out the fine print disagr...

Yeah, moisture meters can be tricky sometimes. Had a similar issue once—meter read dry, but the leak was definitely active. Ended up using painter's t...