Start with conditions, not a product
Discoloration on rafters or decking is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Before anything gets opened up, the real moisture path — a roof leak, poor ventilation, or ongoing condensation — needs to be pinned down.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
St. Petersburg context
Attics in St. Petersburg's older bungalow stock often carry original, undersized ventilation, and brick-and-masonry construction in districts like Old Northeast holds heat differently than the CBS ranches built decades later. Salt-tinged bay air adds to attic humidity even well away from the immediate waterfront.