Episode 27: What to Know Before Anyone Touches Your Roof with Travis Jones

Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of!Most homeowners never think about their roof until something goes wrong. And by then, the damage has already traveled far past the shingles. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Travis, a Dallas-Fort Worth roofing contractor and building diagnostician who went from music pastor to roofing sales to full-on building science evangelist, and has been quietly pioneering a more honest, more thorough approach to home performance along the way.Travis brings a rare level of honesty to the trades, openly sharing what he got wrong in the solar industry and what led him into the world of building science, diagnostics, and the Fortified Roof program. What began as curiosity became a deeper conviction: the roof and attic are central to a home’s durability, comfort, and health, yet often overlooked.In this conversation, Travis and Ashley explore everything from shingle types to the importance of air sealing, why it often matters more than insulation, and what homeowners should expect when buying an existing home, including budgeting for remediation. They also discuss the value of working with contractors who test rather than guess, and close with a more personal reflection on uncertainty, curiosity, and the surprising wisdom of lowering expectations.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:IBHSNRCANTRCABPICorbett Lunsford / Home Performance education resourcesAllison Bailes' bookNikki Krueger episode of The Awakening Spaces PodcastHumid Climate Conference (Austin)CONNECT WITH ASHLEYInstagram | Tiktok | Youtube | WebsiteAshley helps you renovate and build healthier homes to prevent future health issues from arising from your environment. Whether you’re searching for a new home, assessing concerns with your current one, or embarking on a renovation or new build, Awakening Spaces can guide you every step of the way.Ashley brings her background in Building Biology and Building Science and years of hands-on experience helping families build and renovate homes to prevent mold, chemical exposure, and EMFs in their living spaces. If you’re looking to build or renovate a new home, Ashley has courses to empower and one on one offerings to guide you through the whole process so you can avoid costly mistakes and enjoy the process again!Curious about how we can help with your project? Explore our offerings here.CONNECT WITH GUESTInstagram | WebsiteTravis Jones is the owner of Smart Roof & Home Performance in Dallas, where he integrates roofing and building science to help homeowners better understand how their homes function. Guided by the questions “why does a home behave the way it does?” and “how can we do this better?”, his work is rooted in curiosity and thoughtful decision-making.His philosophy, “Start with better,” reflects a commitment to doing no harm and only taking on projects that truly serve both the home and its occupants.SHOW YOUR SUPPORTIf you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨