- You nailed it—squirrels are relentless. Even with tight mesh, they’ll test every inch. - Zip ties are a smart move. I’ve seen folks use metal clip...

Good point about anodized aluminum—it's usually the safer bet. If you do mix metals, a quick tip: - Always use isolation barriers (like rubber or pla...

Totally get where you're coming from—sometimes the mental toll just isn't worth it. I've seen folks push through months of back-and-forth only to end ...

Haha, birds are the worst culprits sometimes...had a nest clogging my gutters last spring. Good tip on the root barrier, hadn't thought of that. Curio...

- Haha, alien invasions might be pushing it, but honestly, you're smart to think about specifics. - Definitely get an inspector in early—catching pote...

Hybrid's probably the sweet spot here, honestly. A few quick thoughts: - Seen plenty of app crashes myself—usually at the worst possible moment (Murp...

Totally relate to that frustration, rust can be relentless sometimes. Good call on ventilation—seen plenty of roofs saved just by improving airflow un...

Been there myself. Had a similar situation after a hail storm last year—roof looked totally fine from ground level, but something felt off. Decided to...

From my experience, concrete tiles can be a bit tougher against hail and storm debris—had a client whose clay tiles cracked pretty easily after a mode...

- Good points here—ICC does tend to stay ahead on tech and innovation. - But I've seen local codes updated pretty quickly after big storms, sometimes ...