I get what you mean about feeling like you’re over-calling. I used to think I was being paranoid, but after seeing how picky insurance can be, I start...

That’s actually a smart move, just doing a walk-around after storms. I’ve seen a lot of folks wait for the annual inspection and then get surprised by...

That’s been my experience too—moss just loves the north side of my folks’ house, and it’s always the clay tiles that get the worst of it. I’ve heard s...

That’s what I’ve noticed, too. I always thought if you documented every shingle and flashing, it would help, but it seems like unless the roof is real...

Makes sense to wonder about shingle color—I've seen a lot of folks surprised that the change isn't as dramatic as they'd hoped. Did you check out atti...

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—people get fixated on shingle brands or colors, but if the attic’s not breathing, it’s just a sauna up there. I’ve s...

I get where you're coming from, but I’ve actually seen a few setups where the right guard (usually aluminum micro-mesh) made a pretty big difference, ...

Yeah, durability is definitely a plus with synthetic. I've worked on roofs with both felt and synthetic underlayments, and from a practical standpoint...

Yeah, good point about the screws—seen that happen a lot. Curious though, have you noticed if using neoprene washers helps much with preventing leaks ...

Had a similar experience on a job last summer—client insisted on a green roof, and even with extra drainage layers, heavy rain still pooled badly. Mak...