Roofing that stands up to wild weather—anyone tried this?

"Still skeptical about long-term durability though... guess we'll see."

Yeah, durability's my main concern too. Have you noticed any sagging or buildup under the mesh after storms? Curious if debris eventually gets trapped underneath, causing issues down the line.

- Haven't tried the exact mesh you're talking about, but last year we installed something similar on a client's place.
- Initially looked solid, but after a couple of heavy storms we noticed small twigs and leaves getting stuck underneath. Nothing major at first, but it built up surprisingly quick.
- After about six months, some areas did start sagging slightly—nothing catastrophic, but enough to make me wonder how it'd hold up after a few years.
- Guess it depends on your local weather and tree coverage... if you're surrounded by pines or oaks like we were, debris buildup might become a bigger headache than you'd think.
- I'm still open-minded though—maybe newer designs handle this better? Just haven't seen it myself yet.

- Had a similar experience here—installed mesh-style guards thinking we'd cracked the code on leaf buildup.
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"Initially looked solid, but after a couple of heavy storms we noticed small twigs and leaves getting stuck underneath."

Yep, same story. After a few months, it was like a mini compost heap up there...birds loved it though, free nesting materials 😂
- Honestly, still better than nothing, but definitely not the miracle solution we hoped for. Maybe newer models improved things? Wouldn't bet my lunch money on it yet...

I had pretty much the same results with mesh guards—initially promising, but eventually disappointing. One thing I noticed is that the finer mesh models seem to trap even more debris, especially pine needles or smaller leaves, creating almost a mat-like layer that's tough to clear. I'm curious if anyone has experience with solid covers or those curved helmet-style guards? They seem pricier, but might be worth the investment if they genuinely reduce maintenance in the long run...

I've inspected quite a few homes with those helmet-style guards installed, and honestly, they do seem to handle debris better—especially pine needles. They're pricier upfront, but homeowners generally report less hassle long-term. Might be worth considering if you're tired of constant cleaning...