- Gable fans are definitely easier on the nerves (and the roof warranty). I’ve seen way too many roof fans turn into leak magnets after a couple of ye...

- Gutter guards can be hit or miss, but I’ve seen solid results with reverse curve covers (the kind that let water in but shed debris). - They’re pr...

- You’re spot on about composite shingles fading fast in the Texas sun. South-facing slopes always take the worst beating—UV just eats up those darker...

- Red definitely fades faster, but I wouldn’t call it a total lost cause. - Seen plenty of red cars in the field that still look decent after 6-8 ye...

- Replacing just a section of flashing can work, but it’s kind of hit-or-miss. - Age of the roof matters—a lot. On older roofs, the shingles are usu...

- Ran into this exact thing last fall—had to replace a section of siding after hail. - The new panels had a locking system I’d never seen, plus a we...

Good points on reflectivity and energy savings—definitely worth considering in hot climates. A couple more things to keep in mind: - TPO generally ha...