- Totally agree on the 5% clause—wish I’d thought of that before my last siding project. - Material prices are all over the place. I priced out Hard...

- Seen that too—moss and lichen seem to freak out some inspectors, but honestly, they’re more about environment than age. - Had a 10-year-old asphal...

- We did spray foam under our metal roof—huge difference in both noise and temp swings. Rain’s more of a gentle hum now, not that “tin can” racket. - ...

- Totally agree with you on the noise factor—it's not always the "tin can" experience people imagine. Like you said, That’s been my experience too. ...

Had a similar experience when I was looking to redo my siding. Roofer recommended some network I'd never heard of, claiming they were "certified" and ...

Good points here, especially about debris buildup. A few more things I've noticed over the years: - Cracked tiles happen more often than you'd think,...

Stainless is great, but aluminum can still hold up if you prep it right: - Marine-grade aluminum (like 5052 or 5086) has better corrosion resistance. ...

- Totally agree, lifespan estimates are often overly optimistic. - Had a similar issue myself—inspector said "15 years left," but leaks started after ...

Exactly this. Been through it myself a couple times and learned a few lessons: - Pricey doesn't always mean better—sometimes you're just funding their...

- Honestly, I get your hesitation—going purely by feel is tricky at first. - Infrared thermometers can be picky, agreed. Found that keeping a consiste...