Couldn't agree more on maintenance—seen plenty of decent nailers bite the dust early just from neglect. One thing I'd add is to double-check your comp...

Good points there, especially about the algae—had a close call myself once, nearly slid right off. Drainage mats do help a bit, but honestly I've foun...

Green roofing's definitely worth considering—seen it work wonders myself. One thing I'd add is to make sure your roof structure can handle the extra w...

You make some solid points about prevention, and roof rakes are definitely handy. But honestly, not everyone can safely get up there or even has the t...

Yeah, photos can be hit or miss. But honestly, even sump pump records aren't always the magic bullet people think they are. Had a buddy whose insurer ...

Had a similar issue last spring—noticed water pooling up after some heavy rain. Turned out a couple shingles had shifted slightly. Quick fix once we p...