That cold breeze from the attic hatch is too familiar. Years back, I thought I’d nailed it with some “heavy duty” weatherstripping, but like you said,...

Trusses definitely have an edge in storms, especially if they're engineered right. Rafters can hold their own too, but I've seen more than a few roofs...

Totally agree about installation quality—seen plenty of roofs fail just because someone rushed the job or skipped steps. Also, another thing people fo...

You're right to be skeptical about the shingle color alone making a huge difference. From my experience, attic ventilation and insulation usually have...

Exactly right about the foot traffic and drilling. I've seen a bunch of roofs that looked perfectly fine from below but had hidden brittle shingles or...

Honestly, retrofitting vents afterward isn't always as big a hassle as people think. I've seen plenty of decks hold up fine without perfect ventilatio...

Had the exact same thing happen to me a couple years back. Thought I'd sprung new leaks everywhere after a storm, but nope, just condensation fooling ...

I've seen silicone coatings hold up pretty well in colder climates, but it really comes down to prep and application. If the roof isn't cleaned thorou...