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Read the field storyAdequate Field Notes
Better decisions start with a clearer view.
Practical guidance for caring for the parts of your home that are easiest to overlook.
We explain visible conditions, seasonal priorities and what a homeowner can reasonably do next—without turning every observation into a sales pitch.
All field notesGutters & drainageRoof & mossExterior cleaningSeasonal care
Coming field notes
Why the north side changes first
What shade, moisture and airflow can mean for visible moss development.
A practical fall exterior checklist
The areas worth looking at before Greater Vancouver’s wettest months.
Soft washing or pressure washing?
How surface material and the kind of buildup influence the safer approach.