That’s a good point—I actually had to fight with my shingle warranty once after adding a vent. Ended up costing more than I thought. Gable-mount felt ...

That’s how I justify the extra cost, too—peace of mind is cheaper than a new ceiling. But honestly, I’ve had thermal scans on my 25-year-old shingle r...

I get what you mean about sealant being a band-aid. I tried patching a couple of spots on my tile roof last fall—looked fine for a few weeks, but afte...

Had something similar happen when we redid our roof last spring. Went with a mid-range synthetic underlayment, thinking we'd be safe for at least a mo...

True, but I've had sealant hold up surprisingly well for a couple years now. Maybe it depends on climate or application? Replacement's ideal, but some...

Yeah, good points there. I've looked into green roofs myself, but the upfront costs and structural upgrades kinda scared me off. —exactly, plus the on...

We went through this exact debate a few years back. Ended up sticking with asphalt because the upfront cost of metal was pretty steep, and honestly, i...

Had similar thoughts myself—tile roofs are great, but definitely not "set and forget." I've heard good things about breathable membranes, but they alw...

I've noticed the same thing with a couple of brands I've tried—honestly makes me wonder how they're testing these products. Are they simulating real-w...

I've been debating the waterproof membrane myself, mostly due to cost. I get that it's important, but I'm wondering if anyone's had decent luck with c...

Have you tried asking the cheaper contractor to clarify exactly what materials they're using? Sometimes they're vague because they're busy or assume h...