Ran into that same issue last year on a mid-rise downtown. The city here has a strict limit on how much water the roof can hold, mostly because the ol...

I’ve seen the same thing—scraping just seems to annoy the moss and it comes back with a vengeance. I get why folks want to avoid chemicals, but honest...

Installation absolutely matters with metal, maybe even more than with shingles. I’ve seen roofs where the panels looked fine at first, but within a ye...

GREEN ROOFS SOUND COOL, BUT ARE THEY WORTH THE HASSLE? I’ve worked on a handful of green roofs over the years, and honestly, I’m still on the fence a...

I’d agree—shingles make it easier to spot and patch issues before they get ugly. Metal’s great if you’ve got a solid installer, but even then, one mis...

Fifteen years is decent, but I’d be careful assuming you’ll get the same run next time. Shingles have come a long way, but I’ve seen batches lately th...

If your roof’s 25 years old, you’re definitely on borrowed time. Those yellow spots can be anything from minor condensation to a flashing failure. Her...

Shingles definitely have their DIY perks, but honestly, I've seen plenty of homeowners underestimate the damage after a storm. Quick tip: always lift ...

Been there myself—had a cheap nailer jam halfway through a steep job, nearly tossed it off the roof in frustration. Now I swear by my trusty Hitachi.....