That bit about wind-driven rain sneaking in through the siding rings a bell. I once spent half a day crawling around a flat roof, convinced there was ...

I hear you on the “maintenance-free” claims. I tried those mesh guards a few years back, thinking I’d finally outsmart the pine needles. Nope—just end...

I’ve run into the same thing, especially with green roof installs—there’s always a “miscellaneous” line that seems to cover everything from extra drai...

I totally get what you mean about shrinkage—had a nightmare a few years back with a bargain-bin caulk that basically gave up as soon as the first fros...

Had copper strips installed a few years back, and yeah, they're helpful... but not magic. Still had some stubborn moss patches in shady corners. Regul...

Had a similar experience myself, but with skylights instead of a chimney. Thought I'd save some cash by patching up the flashing—did all the prep, sea...

I've actually used wax pencils before, and yeah... they can get a bit messy in hot weather. Carpenter pencils are solid, but lately I've switched to l...

I had a similar experience with metal roofs. They definitely hold up better against wind, but hail can be brutal. My cousin's roof looked like a golf ...