Good call on stainless—seen plenty of coastal roofs fail early because of corrosion. Couple quick things I'd add from experience:
- Pay attention to flashing and drip edges too. Aluminum or copper flashing holds up way better than galvanized steel near salt air.
- Don't overlook ventilation. Proper airflow under the roof helps reduce moisture buildup, slowing corrosion overall.
Learned these the hard way after a hurricane repair job... expensive lesson.
Good points overall, but I'd be careful about aluminum flashing near salt air. I've seen aluminum corrode surprisingly fast in coastal areas—especially if it's thin gauge stuff. Copper's definitely solid, but pricey. Stainless steel flashing, if budget allows, is usually my go-to. Totally agree on ventilation though... seen too many roofs rot from the inside out because someone skimped on airflow. Learned that lesson myself after fixing a roof that looked perfect outside but was a moldy mess underneath.
"Copper's definitely solid, but pricey."
Yeah, copper's nice but way outta my budget. Stainless steel's been solid for me too—holds up great near the ocean. And ventilation... learned that one the hard way myself after pulling off shingles to find nasty surprises underneath.
Totally agree with stainless steel—I've seen it hold up surprisingly well near saltwater. But if you're still on a tight budget, aluminum's another decent option. Not as tough as stainless, sure, but it's pretty corrosion-resistant and easier on the wallet. And speaking of nasty surprises under shingles... always, ALWAYS check your flashing. Trust me, nothing worse than pulling up shingles to find rusted-out flashing that's turned into swiss cheese. Ask me how I know...
Good points on aluminum, but I've seen it get pretty gnarly after a few years near the coast. Had a buddy who swore by aluminum flashing until he had to redo half his roof because of corrosion creeping in. Stainless steel definitely holds up better, but yeah, the price tag hurts. Curious if anyone's tried copper flashing in salty air? I've heard mixed stories—some say it lasts forever, others say it turns green and ugly real quick...
