Yeah, dry wells can be hit or miss depending on your soil type. French drains are solid, but honestly, pairing them with green roofing can really help manage runoff too. Might seem unconventional, but it works surprisingly well... especially in heavy rains.
Green roofs are definitely underrated... I had a client who was skeptical at first but tried it out anyway. Turns out, not only did it help with runoff, but they also noticed their cooling bills dropped noticeably in the summer. French drains are great, but combining them with some smart landscaping—like rain gardens or swales—can make a huge difference too. Honestly, blending multiple strategies usually gives the best protection against extreme weather.
I was skeptical about green roofs too until my neighbor installed one a couple years back. Thought it was just another trendy eco-thing, honestly. But after seeing how well it handled heavy rains—and hearing him brag about lower AC bills—I had to admit it made sense. Still think they're not a magic bullet on their own, but pairing them with good drainage and smart landscaping definitely seems like the way to go...
Green roofs do sound promising, but honestly, I've had better luck with storm shutters and reinforced windows. Learned that lesson after a nasty hailstorm cracked half my windows...still, combining methods probably gives the best protection overall.
Storm shutters definitely seem like a solid investment after your experience. I'm still pretty new to homeownership and trying to figure out the best approach myself. Last summer, we had a crazy windstorm—no hail thankfully—but it knocked down branches everywhere. Made me realize how vulnerable my gutters and roof edges are. I've been thinking about trimming back some of the bigger trees near the house, but I'm not sure if that's enough.
Has anyone tried combining landscaping adjustments (like strategic tree trimming or planting windbreak shrubs) with structural upgrades? Curious if that makes a noticeable difference, or if it's mostly just peace of mind...
