Yeah, I’ve never bought into the idea that a metal roof somehow makes you “safe” from lightning. Like you said, if it’s not grounded right, you’re jus...

I’m with you—if your roof’s newer and you’re not seeing anything weird after storms, climbing up there for a full inspection every year seems like ove...

I hear you on the ventilation and install quality—my last place had a “lifetime” asphalt roof, but the attic was a sauna in summer and ice dam city in...

Yeah, totally agree with you on the prep being the real headache. Weather's unpredictable, sure, but at least you can tarp things up and wait it out. ...

I get what you're saying about ventilation, but honestly, I think people sometimes oversell its benefits. When I replaced my roof a couple years ago, ...

Had a similar issue with a green roof at my old office building. Looked great at first, but after a couple years, drainage got clogged and leaks start...

I've looked into drone inspections before, but honestly, for most residential roofs, it seems like more trouble than it's worth. My neighbor tried one...

Metal mesh and flashing tape might slow them down, but raccoons are crafty little buggers... wouldn't be surprised if they eventually figure a way aro...

I briefly thought about aluminum fasteners too, but honestly, I've seen aluminum corrode pretty quickly near the coast. Stainless steel seems like the...

Preventive measures definitely help, but honestly, sometimes it feels like you're just delaying the inevitable. Last spring I trimmed back branches an...