Couldn't agree more. When I tackled my first hip and ridge install, I thought eyeballing would save me time...big mistake. Ended up with uneven overla...
I've run into similar issues myself. Last year, I was welding TPO on a particularly hot day—must've been close to 95°F—and noticed the membrane was ge...
Interesting points here, and it makes me wonder—how do you accurately pinpoint whether it's insulation or ventilation causing the moisture buildup? I'...
We went through almost the exact same debate a couple years ago when our roof needed replacing. I was pretty sold on metal at first, mostly because of...
Interesting points raised here, but I'd argue that ventilation isn't always the silver bullet it's made out to be. I've seen situations where homeowne...
That's a pretty solid approach, especially the garden hose trick—I wish I'd thought of that before I started digging up half my yard. When I tackled s...
I've noticed the same thing about aluminum being louder—my neighbor installed aluminum sheets last year, and during heavy storms, I swear it sounds li...
Your experience mirrors mine pretty closely. I had always assumed tile roofs were basically bulletproof—until reality decided to give me a bit of a wa...
That's a fair point, but I'm curious—has anyone here had composite tiles installed for longer than five years or so? I'm wondering if installation qua...
Haha, funny you mention that—I once had a roofer casually mention "advanced polymer sealant" in passing. When I pressed him on specifics, he just shru...