Yeah, they're tough but definitely not bulletproof. Had a few tiles crack after some hail last year—nothing major, but still had to climb up and swap ...

Yeah, skylights can really throw you off... I've found around 500-550°F nozzle temp usually works best, but if the membrane starts looking glossy or s...

I've heard aluminum-compatible fasteners can still corrode quicker than you'd expect near saltwater. Personally, marine-grade stainless has held up be...

Same here. Had a "25-year" synthetic underlayment installed about 8 years ago, and it's already showing signs of trouble. Like you said: Wish I'd k...

Yeah, learned this lesson myself when a branch took out part of my fence. DIY’d it over a weekend—wasn't perfect, but cheaper than dealing with insura...

Yeah, agreed—tile roofs definitely aren't set-it-and-forget-it. Had a neighbor whose tile roof looked fine from the ground, but after a storm, he foun...

Yeah, location definitely matters. My neighbor installed a green roof last year, and his insurer didn't bat an eye—probably because our city's been pu...

Totally agree—companies bank on us being intimidated by repairs. Once you get past that initial hurdle, it's pretty empowering. I fixed my dishwasher ...

Good points on the maintenance checks—I learned that lesson the hard way. Had a neighbor with some fancy imported tiles bragging about how indestructi...

I actually looked into green roofs briefly when redoing my garage last year. Seemed cool at first, but honestly, the extra weight and maintenance kind...