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Search and filter 29 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
App Ideas (2)
View allFlashingPro Guide
Roofers struggle with complex flashing details, relying on unclear diagrams and manual workarounds. An app providing interactive, step-by-step instructions for specific flashing scenarios can reduce errors and callbacks.
“Roofing contractor lacks a secure method for installing ridge cap over dormer valleys without relying on nails through the valley metal.”
“Roofing pro needs a way to flash around a pipe crowded by overhead power lines without requiring utility disconnection.”
FlashGuide: Corner Flashing Pro
DIYers and roofers struggle with drip edge flashing at corners and rakes, leading to leaks and damage. An app providing step-by-step AR instructions and tool recommendations can solve this.
“An incorrectly installed outside corner drip edge flashing has a large gap filled with sealant, risking water damage behind the gutter and fascia.”
“Inside corner drip edge flashing installation is difficult and often done poorly due to lack of purpose-built tools or methods.”
Individual Problems
WindGrip Fastener System
Metal roofs fastened to furring strips are prone to blowing off in high winds due to inadequate fastening methods.
GutterFlow Advisor
Homeowner or roofer needs best practice guidance on how to transition gutters at a roof elevation change, receiving conflicting advice online.
FlashFlow
A roofer needs to know whether to position a vent pipe boot underneath or over flashing at a roof pitch change.
RoofVent Pro
Uncertainty about the correct installation of dry ridge system, specifically the required gap near the ridge beam for ventilation.
DripEdge ProGuide
A roofer is unsure of the correct method to install drip edge at an obtuse angle where an awning meets the roof, lacking a standard technique to avoid gaps.
RoofVent Pro
A roofer is unsure how to correctly install a ridge vent where valleys intersect the ridge, specifically whether to run the vent through the valleys and how to tie in the ridge cap and nailing.
RoofOver Pro
Roofing contractor unsure about best practices for installing exposed fastener metal roofing over existing shingles, concerned about condensation and leaks.
FlashFit Pro
Need a code-compliant, leak-free flashing installation method for transitioning from a low-slope flat roof to a steep tile roof, constrained by a nearby window sill that prevents build-up.
FlashLink Retro-Flashing Kit
Roof-to-wall flashing detail at an asphalt shingle roof butting against continuous PBR metal panel siding is poorly sealed with multiple layers of sealant instead of a proper behind-siding flashing, causing leakage risk.
VentClear Pro
Roof vent leaking water due to improper clearance around pipe boots or box/turtle vents, causing water to sit and leak.
VibeQuiet Gutter Mount
New downspout installation causes structural vibration noise in home, and contractor's caulk-in-elbow fix threatens future blockages.
VentCalc Pro
Homeowner needs a new roof but is unsure how to proceed due to conflicting advice and lack of knowledge about ventilation compatibility.
ValleyRidge Clips
Roofing contractor lacks a secure method for installing ridge cap over dormer valleys without relying on nails through the valley metal.
WrapFlash Split Pipe Flashing
Roofing pro needs a way to flash around a pipe crowded by overhead power lines without requiring utility disconnection.
Gap-Fill Pro
Need a way to fill a gap at the roof edge during a replacement that provides a level surface for underlayment and flashing to adhere or fasten to.
RoofDetail Guide
A roofing professional is unsure about correct material and installation practices for unique tile roof hip orientations, lacking clear guidance.
BondWise RoofPro
Installed peel-and-stick membrane lifts off primed drip metal when heated, compromising roof integrity.
LeakGuard Flashing Designer
Water leaks over the edge of the sloped roof at the chimney flashing, deteriorating masonry.
MortarPro Flashing Gauge
There is no easy way to create a watertight flashing installation on brick sidewalls that doesn't rely on homeowners to constantly re-caulk surface-mounted metal.
RoofEdge Pro
First-time roofer lacks guidance on finishing drip edge at a flying rake end, causing unsatisfactory results.
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