- Had to replace half my roof after a tornado last spring—ran me close to $9k, and that was with insurance picking up some. - Tried patching a few y...

- That bit about warranties is spot on—I've had the runaround before too. - I’m curious, did Empire actually help with your ventilation issues or did...

Yep, I’ve run into the same thing—those super-fine mesh guards can be more trouble than they're worth if you’ve got a lot of pollen or small seeds aro...

- Been there, done that—roofing always looks easier on YouTube. - Learned the hard way myself, flashing kits are alright but nothing beats extra seala...

Good point about warranties—been there myself. - Get warranty terms clearly spelled out per phase, in writing. - Ask specifically about overlap or...

I'm with you on the direct communication thing—middlemen sound great until you realize they're just one more cook in the kitchen. Had a similar situat...

Good points about the green roofs—I've noticed similar issues myself. A few things that've worked well for me: - Reinforced shingles or metal roofing...

Definitely true. Learned the hard way about 5 years back—ignored a couple loose shingles thinking "no big deal," only to end up replacing part of my c...