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Field notes

From the roof.
Plainly told.

Stories and guides from our crews — what we see across thousands of LA roofs, written without the sales pitch.

LA roof with storm-prep debris clearing underway

The LA rainy-season checklist we give every client

Five things to do before October — one of them is free and most homeowners miss it.

Side-by-side comparison of clay tile and standing-seam metal roofing

Tile vs. metal: which one actually survives an LA wildfire?

We compared our own ember-test results across four common LA roofing materials. The answer was not what we expected.

Roof damage documentation photography for an insurance claim

How to document a roof claim so your insurer pays

The four photos that settle 90% of storm claims — and the order adjusters want to see them in.

Attic ventilation inspection showing airflow baffles

Ventilation is the reason your roof is failing early

Most bad roofs in LA are actually well-built roofs with bad attic ventilation. Here is how to tell.

Reflective cool-roof TPO membrane installed in Los Angeles

The LA Cool Roof rebate, explained in plain language

A rebate on qualifying reflective installs. We walk you through the form — or do it for you.

Solar panel array on a recently re-roofed Los Angeles home

Re-roof before solar — or lose your panel warranty

Installing solar on a 15-year-old roof will cost you twice. Here is why — and how to avoid it.