You nailed it about the freeze-thaw cycles. I’ve seen “lifetime” rubber boots split in less than five years here in central Illinois, especially on so...

That’s exactly why I tend to hold off if there’s even a hint of rain in the forecast. Synthetic underlayment can take a bit more abuse, but once water...

That’s a good point about condensation—seen plenty of folks rip up half their roof thinking they had a leak, only to find out it was just poor airflow...

I get where you’re coming from about checking after storms, but do you ever worry that too many quick inspections might actually cause more harm than ...

You’re spot on about the prep work and insurance—tile’s not just a “set it and forget it” option, especially up north. I’ve seen a few tile roofs crac...