Good call on the stainless mesh—foam inserts were a disaster for me. They clogged up fast and ended up being squirrel condos. Switched to mesh last sp...

Galvalume's definitely a step up from galvanized, but even then, salt air is relentless. A few quick tips from experience: - Consider aluminum roofin...

Totally agree—pneumatics are the sweet spot for DIYers. - Hybrids seem cool at first glance, but honestly, you’re paying extra mostly for convenienc...

Exactly this. Learned that lesson the hard way after a storm peeled my "budget-friendly" roofing like a banana. Local yards usually know their stuff a...

- Good call on the insulation—seen that plenty myself. - Also, check your flashing around vents and chimneys. Sneaky little gaps there can mimic leaks...

Yeah, thicker gauge definitely bumps the price up a bit, but honestly worth it for the peace and quiet during storms. Local suppliers usually let me o...

Fair point, but honestly even hot-dipped nails aren't bulletproof. Had a fence repair after a storm last year and some of those "premium" nails rusted...

Haha, sounds about right—roofs have a sneaky way of humbling us DIY warriors. My first attempt at fixing storm damage ended with me chasing shingles d...

Good points all around. A couple quick things I'd add from experience: - Definitely second the load capacity check—seen too many roofs damaged by fol...

Totally agree on squirrels—they're sneaky little demolition experts. Had one chew through flashing once, and the next storm turned my attic into a min...

- Yep, tiny gaps = expensive oops later. Learned that the hard way after a storm peeled back some poorly sealed flashing...fun times. - Green roofs + ...

Yeah, copper's great but definitely hits the wallet hard. A few other solid options I've seen hold up near the coast: - Aluminum roofing: lightweight...