That’s a great point about the weight—people really underestimate how much extra stress tile puts on a roof, especially when you throw in a few feet o...

I get the hardware cloth thing, but honestly, I’ve had raccoons just rip it right off if it’s only stapled. I switched to screws with washers after se...

That’s pretty much spot on. I’ve lived near the coast most of my life and even with regular upkeep, it feels like you’re always patching something. I’...

Interesting—my experience was pretty similar after switching to lighter shingles, though I was honestly skeptical at first. We’re in central Illinois,...

That’s exactly it. I’ve had a Bostitch for years and it’s been pretty forgiving—doesn’t care much about temp swings or if I skip oiling once in a whil...