Good points on both sides here. Rafters definitely give you more wiggle room, but yeah, those "little surprises" can snowball fast. I remember helping...

Yeah, silicone strips are pretty handy. I've found the outdoor-rated ones hold up well, especially if you prep the surface properly—cleaning thoroughl...

Ha, sounds familiar. I went through something similar last fall—thought reversing the elbows would do the trick, but nope... ended up swapping out for...

Haha, been there with the roofing sealant trick myself. Last winter, I had a midnight drip that drove me nuts—turned out the rubber seals around the v...

Totally agree on the coatings—tried one a few years back and it barely lasted two summers before peeling. Green roofs sound tempting, but honestly, th...

That's solid advice right there. Flashings are sneaky—had a minor leak around my chimney flashing a couple years ago. Didn't notice anything until I s...

Green roofs definitely have their quirks—you're right about the maintenance factor. I've done a bit of digging into this myself, and from what I gathe...

That's interesting, but honestly I think your issue might've been more about timing than roof color. I've welded TPO on dark roofs plenty of times and...

I get the point about documentation, but honestly, I've had better luck just talking directly with adjusters. Photos and emails are great, sure, but s...

Yeah, green roofs can definitely help with drainage and lifespan, but they're not always practical for everyone. I looked into it myself a while back,...