Good question about insulation. When we switched to metal roofing about five years back, I had similar concerns. Honestly, the noise wasn't as bad as ...

From my experience, attic trusses do pay off if you're absolutely sure you'll use the space down the road. I went rafters too, thinking I'd just beef ...

Totally agree—most people aren't gonna notice subtle stuff like cracked seals or early rot. Even if you're comfy climbing up there, do you really know...