I’ve had both on different houses—composite did last longer, but honestly not by a huge margin. Maybe 5 years more, tops. The main difference I notice...

Mesh guards are what I tried last fall, too. Honestly, I thought they'd be a game-changer, but turns out the maple seeds and pine needles still find t...

I hear you on the seams—those are always where things go sideways for me, too. I’ve patched a couple spots with sealant just to get through a season, ...

That’s a good point about matching panels. I’ve tried piecing together leftovers too, and it’s always the seams that end up being trouble spots, espec...

Yeah, that’s the truth. I used to think “marine grade” meant it’d last forever—nope. The rinse routine feels a bit silly at first, but it’s way less h...

Metal roofing's definitely lighter, but have you considered the noise factor during heavy rain or hail? I've heard from a couple friends that it can g...