- Green roofs can work here, but they’re tricky. Midwest freeze-thaw cycles are rough on the waterproofing layer—seen a few leak after a couple winter...

- Totally agree on stainless for longevity. - I’ve seen plastic mesh chewed up by squirrels and even raccoons—sometimes in just a season. - Galvan...

That’s a common complaint with reverse-curve covers, especially with big, sticky seeds like maples. I’ve actually seen better results with the fine me...

- Corners are always the first place I check for leaks—funny how water just finds its way in there every time. - Primer’s a good move, especially if y...

- That’s a super common issue, especially near the coast. Even “stainless” isn’t always as tough as it sounds—some grades (like 304) just don’t cut it...

- Gotta say, I see where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a lot of folks regret going with trusses when they later wanted to finish out the ...