I had a similar situation a few years back—tried to save some time by just patching over the old flashing on a porch roof. Looked fine until a big rai...

I get the temptation to just use whatever’s handy, especially when you’re halfway through a project and realize you’re short on something. But yeah, m...

I've had pretty good experiences with hybrid sealants too, but I still lean toward a full redo if the flashing damage is significant. Last summer, I t...

Interesting point, but I've actually found the opposite works better for me. With older membranes, I've had more success bumping the heat slightly hig...

Yeah, that's been my experience too. But beyond insurance, have you looked into the actual fire resistance ratings between EPDM and TPO? When I was re...

I've actually been in a similar spot before. My roofer suggested a smaller network I'd never heard of, and here's how I approached it: First, I asked...

When I installed mine, reinforcing the roof was definitely necessary—green roofs can get pretty heavy once saturated. I added extra joists and checked...

Glad you're okay—that sounds pretty scary. I've had a few close calls myself, mostly because I underestimated the tools or rushed things a bit. Like o...