You’re right about foam inserts—those things are basically mulch factories after a couple seasons. I’ve seen folks pull them out thinking they’d just ...
Eight years is honestly impressive—most folks I see are lucky to get half that before moisture or compression issues start showing up. Curious which b...
Crawlspaces are tricky—too tight and you get that nasty condensation, too loose and it’s a drafty mess. I’ve seen folks add vapor barriers but forget ...
Peel-and-stick underlayments get a lot of hype, but honestly, I’ve seen mixed results in the field—especially in spots that see big temp swings or a l...
I've actually seen permeable paving work pretty well alongside a rain garden setup. A few years back, we replaced our old concrete driveway with perme...
Had a similar issue recently with a smart thermostat. Needed to pop it open just to check a loose connection, and of course, it had these tiny star-sh...
Anodized aluminum is definitely solid advice, but honestly, even with isolation barriers, I've seen corrosion sneak in—especially if moisture gets tra...
I've seen this happen a few times, and honestly, it's not always the installer's fault. Older roofs can be tricky—especially if they're already nearin...
Good advice on checking reviews first. I've seen some solid contractors come through referral networks, but you're right—quality can be hit or miss. A...
Yeah, totally agree—sealants and tapes are usually just kicking the can down the road. I've inspected plenty of homes where someone tried to patch fla...
Good point about turbine vents. I've seen similar situations—ridge vents can struggle on low-slope modified bitumen roofs because there's just not eno...
Yeah, that's spot on. Inspected a commercial building last summer that had a cheaper TPO membrane installed about five years earlier. Looked decent at...
I inspected a place last year that had solar shingles installed—looked sleek, blended right in. Owner said they worked pretty well, but mentioned inst...
Honestly, it's probably a bit of both. But from my experience inspecting homes, I'd say the bigger issue is usually overlooking less obvious entry poi...
Had a similar issue come up during an inspection last month. Homeowner swore it was the gutters, but turns out the drip edge flashing was installed in...