That's really good to hear about the drainage. I need a concrete contractor to fix a badly sloped driveway and I've been eyeing them too.

Man, that's so true! It's never just the one thing you see first. You pull up a floorboard for a draft and next thing you know you're looking at old rodent nests, or maybe some mold starting where the cold met the wood. Those hidden spots are like a time capsule of every problem waiting to happen. Fixing the gap is just the tip of the iceberg!

Thought audits were pointless until mine showed clear fixes.

Know exactly what you mean, it's super annoying. A good weight should mostly keep things down, but sometimes a sneaky piece (like a spice or a seed) will find a way up the side. @kimk58 is right about the purpose, but the thing is, the weight's main job is to keep the big stuff submerged so mold doesn't get a chance to start. If a tiny bit of parsley floats, it's usually not a big deal. Just make sure your lid is on right to keep the air out.

Heard a contractor say skipping levelers actually costs more time fixing lippage later. Makes you wonder why anyone would risk a callback over a few cents per tile?