Full tear-off’s the only way I’d go if you’re thinking about a living roof. I did one on my 1950s ranch—structural engineer checked the joists, and we...

Honestly, I get why the checklist feels like overkill—some of those manufacturer requirements make it sound like you need a full-time roof babysitter....

I get where you’re coming from on the synthetic underlayments. I’ve been down that rabbit hole myself—spent way too many hours comparing specs and rea...