Those inspection PDFs can make you feel like your roof’s about to launch into orbit. I had one list “imminent failure” for a cracked vent boot—fixed i...

I get where you’re coming from about felt holding up in rough weather—especially if it’s installed right and you’re not cutting corners. But I’ve actu...

I’ve seen both in my neighborhood—metal definitely sheds snow and ice faster, which seems to help with ice dams. Composite holds up well, but once you...

Mixing profiles is a headache—been there once, and I’ll never do it again. I had a spot where two slightly different panels met, and it was always the...

I feel your pain on that one. A couple of years ago, I decided to replace some old metal edging along the roofline myself—seemed straightforward enoug...

Funny you mention that... I asked my insurance rep about discounts after installing impact-resistant shingles, and they acted like I'd discovered some...

Couldn't agree more with this point. I've had my fair share of warranty headaches too. A couple of years ago, we installed a new roof—high-quality shi...

Good call on the AZ50 panels—I had a similar experience. Installed mine about 7 years ago in a pretty damp region, and they're holding up surprisingly...

Copper mesh really can be a game changer long-term. I went stainless steel myself due to budget, but seeing my neighbor's copper mesh age gracefully o...

Hidden clips can give a really nice finish, but I agree they're not always straightforward. I've found that a lot comes down to planning for thermal e...