Had a similar experience with gutter guards at my parents' place. They put in those mesh-type guards thinking they'd solve everything, but pine needle...

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. Hybrid setups do seem great on paper, but real-world performance can be pretty mixed. I've seen a couple i...

Yeah, metal roofs are great overall, but critters are relentless. I've seen squirrels chew right through plastic vent covers like they're nothing. One...

Good point on checking coating specs, but honestly, I've found even detailed specs don't always tell the whole story. Had a batch once that ticked all...

Yeah, insurance companies can be tricky about roofs, especially with hail damage. Had a neighbor who went through something similar—ended up getting p...