Been there—had a storm last fall that ripped up half my ridge caps. Did you end up using extra nails or any adhesive to keep them down, or just stick ...

I tried wildflowers under my panels too—total flop. Sedum’s the only thing that didn’t give up on me. I will say, the insulation effect from the green...

I hear you on the powered fans—mine lasted maybe three years before the motor gave out, and honestly, I didn’t notice much difference while it was run...

Good points there. Metal roofs are pretty tough, but dents definitely can cause issues down the line. Had a hailstorm a few years back, and while the ...

Usually I get to gutter cleaning late fall, right after most leaves have dropped. Learned the hard way that mesh guards help, but they're no miracle f...

I've had pretty good luck with denatured alcohol myself. Silicone residue is stubborn stuff, but the alcohol seems to break it down better than minera...

Totally agree—frequency can make a big difference. I usually do a quick visual check after heavy storms, just to be safe. Caught a loose flashing once...

I feel your pain on the screenshot thing. Had a similar run-in when our basement flooded—thought I had proof of coverage, turns out it was "conditiona...

Definitely agree here—small slope tweaks made a huge difference on our roof. Glad you mentioned sedum dormancy too...we had the same scare our first w...

I've been through something similar a couple years back. At first, I was tempted to just pay and move on because dealing with insurance companies can ...

That's really encouraging to hear your DIY roof garden worked out so well. I've been tempted to try something similar, but the structural concerns alw...

Good point about checking local suppliers—I had a similar experience. Big-box stores were convenient but their prices were definitely steep compared t...

Totally agree. Asphalt shingles today aren't like they were 20 years ago—they've come a long way in durability and appearance. Couldn't stress thi...