Field notes
Guides for contractors on estimate gaps, supplements, and getting claims paid in full.
Gutter apron vs. drip edge: what it is, and why it's often left off
The difference between drip edge and gutter apron, why estimates confuse the two, and how to document the one that's missing.
September 7, 2026
Ice & water shield: where code requires it, and why it's often missing
What the ice barrier requirement generally covers, why estimates leave it off, and how to confirm what applies to your job.
September 7, 2026
How to write a roofing supplement an adjuster will approve
A step-by-step way to document a supplement so it reads as verifiable fact, not a negotiation — and moves faster because of it.
September 7, 2026
Commonly missed line items in a roof insurance estimate
A practical checklist of roofing line items that adjuster estimates often leave out — and why they're frequently legitimate to include.
September 7, 2026