I’ve managed a few properties with tile roofs up here in the Midwest, and honestly, they’re not my favorite for harsh winters. Heavy snow can crack ti...

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve managed a bunch of roofs over the years, and honestly, sometimes the “green” options feel like marketing more tha...

Totally agree—there’s no magic fix for moss around here. I’ve got a couple buildings with low-slope roofs, and honestly, the copper strips barely made...

That really hits home. I’ve dealt with some funky ridges where nothing lined up, no matter how many chalk lines I snapped. Honestly, sometimes you jus...

Minor dents can be annoying, but honestly, protective coatings might be overkill for small transit scratches. I've had sheets with minor imperfections...

Yeah, it's pretty wild how storms seem to pick and choose sometimes. A few years back, we had two buildings side by side—one with a brand-new roof, to...

I've had similar experiences with rubber—especially the smell issue. Had a tenant once who swore the odor gave him headaches, and honestly, I couldn't...

I've definitely noticed this too. Had a property where the original shingles lasted nearly 20 years, but the replacements started looking shabby after...

Good call on the barrier tape—I had a similar experience a couple years back. Thought I'd save some cash and just patch up the aluminum flashing with ...

Gotta agree with you there—torch-down isn't inherently risky if the crew knows what they're doing. I've managed properties with torch-down roofs for y...

Totally with you on the ladder thing—had a close call myself a couple years back, and now I'm all about finding safer ways to do inspections. Haven't ...

Good points all around. I've found the same thing—drainage mats aren't insulation per se, but they definitely help avoid headaches down the road. Had ...

I've been there more times than I'd like to admit. Usually, I end up deciding by whichever brand has clearer product images or a more detailed descrip...