Pressure washing is a hard pass for me too—tried it once, and the granules on my shingles just washed away. I get the appeal of metal roofs, but yeah,...

Funny how the simplest tools—like a flashlight and a little curiosity—can save you from a world of trouble. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on “roof i...

That hits the nail on the head. I’ve seen plenty of situations where folks get sold on the “premium” composite shingle pitch—sometimes even with a 50-...

The ventilation issue gets overlooked way too often, especially with multiple layers. I’ve seen moisture get trapped between old and new shingles, and...

I get the appeal of the “less is more” approach, especially with older roofs—sometimes poking around does more harm than good. Last year, I had a simi...

I’ve seen both styles get absolutely wrecked by leaves, especially when you’ve got those big, messy trees overhead. Honestly, I’m a little skeptical w...

That about sums up the dilemma. I’ve been burned both ways, honestly. Upfront payment looks great on paper—keeps the lights on, covers material costs,...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced regular maintenance alone cuts it for everyone. In my case, after a few years of “just c...