That’s been my main hesitation. I ran the numbers for a 20-foot walkway and the projected winter cost was way higher than I expected. I do like the id...

I’ve noticed the same thing with synthetic slate—definitely lighter, which made a big difference when I had to replace a few tiles myself. My roof’s p...

That’s exactly what caught me off guard—thought I’d sealed every seam, but water found its way in around a vent pipe. Ended up using an IR camera to t...

I get what you’re saying about soffit vents, but I’ve read some building science stuff that suggests in certain climates—like really cold ones—there’s...

That’s actually what I’m trying to figure out right now—how much difference does shingle color *really* make compared to ventilation? My house is mid-...

I’ve been wrestling with this exact issue since moving into a 1970s split-level last year. My first instinct was to go with an overlay because, honest...

I get where you’re coming from about the “character” thing, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always just something to shrug off. I had a similar sit...

I ran into something similar when I bought my first home. The warranty seemed comprehensive at first glance, but when I dug into the fine print, water...

Good points here. When I bought my place, the inspector mentioned something similar—tiles were in great shape, but he flagged the flashing around the ...

I get your point about installer reputation, but honestly, warranties aren't always useless. Had a similar issue with shingles curling prematurely—ins...

Couldn't agree more with this. When I first bought my house, I rushed to lock in a quote on roofing materials right after a big storm, thinking prices...