That’s a good point about the anchor—if you can line it up with a rafter, it’s solid. I’ve found the harness awkward at first too, but after a couple ...

That’s been my main frustration too. I’ve had “professional” crews leave behind a mess of granules, nails, and even a few stray shingle tabs wedged in...

I’ve run into the same thing—people assume more airflow means better cooling, but if the attic isn’t sealed up, you’re just creating a giant vacuum th...

That lines up with what I’ve seen—ventilation makes a much bigger difference than shingle color alone. I’d add that radiant barriers in the attic can ...

Mixing brands has bitten me before too—spent hours chasing down warranty info and still ended up with a bunch of fine print headaches. I’m with you on...

That’s a fair point. I’m in Nebraska and we get plenty of hail too, so I actually went with a stone-coated steel roof a few years back. It cost more u...

That's been my experience too. While green roofs do require some periodic upkeep, the maintenance tasks are generally less frequent and more manageabl...