I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck with patching—at least for a couple seasons at a time. I use that black neoprene tap...

I’ve been burned by this exact thing. When we moved into our place (brand new build, supposedly “energy efficient”), I figured the ventilation would b...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure it’s just luck. Decent installation and regular upkeep make a huge difference. I’ve seen neighbors wi...

I hear you on the stainless. I put in 316 hardware on my railings thinking it’d be a “set it and forget it” deal, but nope—those little tea stains sta...

That’s been my experience too—salt air just chews through metal, no matter what the brochures say. I went with a green roof mainly for insulation, but...

Good points overall, but I'm not sure I'd jump straight into mold remediation unless there's clear evidence of moisture buildup. Last year after a pre...

You're spot on about the afternoon heat messing things up. I've noticed the same thing when patching my own roof last summer. I'd planned to knock it ...

We went with synthetic about 8 years ago, mostly because the roofer recommended it and the price difference wasn't huge. Honestly, I was skeptical at ...

Landscaping definitely helps—I did something similar last year. Planted a mix of shrubs and grasses along the slope behind my house, and it's noticeab...

I've never had to deal with warranty claims personally, but a neighbor did with a smaller network. He said the process was surprisingly smooth—probabl...

Yeah, moisture alone can be sneaky... I've had similar issues with a shed roof in a shady backyard corner. Thought basic galvanized sheets would be fi...

I've looked into Eagle tiles myself, mostly because their pricing seemed pretty reasonable compared to Ludowici. From what I've gathered, Eagle tiles ...

Galvalume's actually pretty common in roofing these days—it's basically steel coated with aluminum and zinc to prevent rust. I looked into it when we ...