I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had the same experience—. Sometimes a borescope just shows me a bunch of cobwebs and not much else. I still like ...
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve seen folks get sold on “impact-resistant” membranes, but then a freak hailstorm comes through and you’re still patching sea...
That right there hit home. I’ve lost a couple of otherwise decent pairs to oil-based stains. Once that stuff gets in, it’s like the gloves are permane...
That’s spot on. I’ve seen the same thing during inspections—steep roofs plus heavy rain can overwhelm most guard designs. Sometimes folks blame the pr...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen some success with the heavier-duty aluminum guards that sit just under the shingle edge—kind of...
That musty smell is always a red flag, even if it’s subtle. I’ve seen cases where the only clue was a faint odor—no stains, no visible dampness, just ...
You nailed it with that. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve found hidden issues that were totally invisible from below—especially on flat roofs. Once, ...
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve seen more “miracle” patches fail on flat roofs than I can count, especially after a freeze-thaw cycle. One time I inspected...
Couldn't agree more on this. I've inspected plenty of roofs where the shingles looked great at first glance, but a closer look revealed nails driven t...
I've seen similar situations play out too. Had a homeowner once whose basement flooded after heavy rains—photos were pretty blurry (think old flip-pho...
Good advice on warranties—I've seen a few homeowners get burned by fine print exclusions, especially near the coast. Had a client once who bought chea...
That's a great trick—I wish I'd thought of that sooner. I used a magnet bar last summer after tearing down an old shed, and it definitely beat the swe...
Haha, been there myself—though my masterpiece was a melted screwdriver handle. Still have it somewhere as a trophy of distraction. You're spot on abou...
That's pretty much spot on from what I've seen. Did an inspection last summer where the homeowner proudly showed me receipts for a high-end synthetic ...
Good points there, especially about door-to-door folks. Had a client once who hired one of those storm-chasers—ended up with shingles nailed straight ...