- Totally agree on the silicone collars lasting longer. - That’s exactly why I’m leaning that way for my first roof project. - Curious—has anyone t...

- I get the logic behind checking after every storm, but honestly, I think it can be overkill for some roofs. - My place has a low-slope membrane ro...

- Just finished my first winter with composite tiles (midwest, lots of freeze/thaw) and honestly, I’m relieved not to see those little asphalt pebbles...

- Totally agree—flat roofs are a different beast, especially with Midwest weather. - I check my drains and scuppers every couple months, just in cas...

- Totally see your point about peel-and-stick. - - I’m in a pretty humid area and had similar worries. Ended up using peel-and-stick under the dr...

- Got hit with my first real storm last year—clay soil here too, and wow, water just sat under the house for days. - Ended up renting a couple of big ...