We had to make the same call last year—shingles vs. metal. I wanted metal for the durability, but the upfront cost just wasn’t doable after closing co...

Yeah, the Midwest doesn’t mess around when it comes to roofs. I learned that the hard way—my first winter here and I was up on a ladder knocking ice d...

That’s a solid point about the install being just as important as the materials. I’m in the same boat, trying to budget for a new CertainTeed roof, an...

True, but sometimes it's easy to jump to worst-case scenarios. When we had our first big storm, I panicked about mold and structural damage too. Turne...

Good points about the moss and debris—I recently bought a house with a tile roof, and I've already noticed leaves piling up after storms. Still, glad ...

Couldn't agree more—taking that extra step to verify can save a lot of frustration. As a first-time homeowner myself, I've quickly learned that detail...

While I agree in principle, sometimes waiting isn't always practical—especially if you're juggling limited free time or unpredictable weather forecast...