Had a similar issue with leaf guards on a flat roof last winter—turned into a slushy mess and slowed everything down. Anyone had luck finding a style ...

That’s the truth. I’ve seen brand new roofs take a beating and still spring leaks at the weirdest spots—usually around flashing or vents, just like yo...

Had a house last fall where the builder just slapped in those flimsy plastic vent covers—looked fine at first, but after our first big storm, squirrel...

I’ve seen a lot of folks assume that “cool” or green roofs are automatically tougher in storms, but honestly, it’s not always true. The material’s imp...

Yeah, wind just loves to find every weak spot up there. I’ve tried both ways—sticking to the manufacturer’s nailing pattern and also adding a dab of r...

I get what you’re saying about root barriers, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many issues come from poor drainage or shoddy flashing as from roots. So...

Exactly this. I've seen biodegradable underlayments hold up surprisingly well in moderate climates, but after a major hailstorm or heavy wind event......

Had a similar issue with a homeowner whose shingles got blown off in a storm. Warranty company said it wasn't covered because the wind speed was "belo...

Good tips here, especially about gutters—seen plenty of leaks from backed-up gutters myself. One thing I'd add is checking the flashing around chimney...

I've seen a lot of folks worry about metal roofs being noisy, but honestly, that's mostly a myth. My parents switched from shingles to metal about fiv...

Yep, those mesh guards are a real headache with pine needles. Had the same issue at my place—ended up ditching them entirely. Solid-surface guards ove...

Yeah, you're spot on about warranties being mostly fluff. I've dealt with a ton of storm damage claims, and honestly, getting manufacturers to honor t...

Yeah, lighter roofs can definitely help a bit, especially in hot climates. But honestly, the difference usually isn't huge unless your insulation or v...

Yeah, exactly. Thermal imaging can be useful, but it's definitely not foolproof. I've seen cases where it picked up moisture trapped under shingles pr...

Had the same issue last summer after a storm wrecked my shingles. Regular magnets were a pain, so I rented one of those rolling magnetic sweepers from...