Yeah, the fading’s definitely more obvious on the side that gets hammered by afternoon sun. I’ve seen it on a few jobs, especially with darker colors....

I totally get what you mean about the needles. Last fall, I tried to help my uncle clear his roof with a rake and, man, those wet clumps were like dra...

Yeah, moss is a pain but at least you can spot it before it gets out of hand. I remember last winter, I thought I was in the clear—then found a slow d...

I get what you’re saying about the lighter colors, but honestly, I’ve seen some darker roofs hold up pretty well if they’re cleaned right. My uncle’s ...

That’s been my experience too. I helped my uncle redo his shed roof a couple years back, right on the coast, and he picked aluminum for the same reaso...