I hear you on the sticker shock—those mats aren’t cheap, and I’ve always wondered about the long-term energy use too. Honestly, I’m more interested in...

Yeah, you’re on the right track. I’ve seen galvalume hold up a bit better than plain steel, but once the coating’s cracked, rust creeps in fast—especi...

The slip factor with synthetics is real, but I’d argue the hail issue isn’t always cut and dry. Around here, I’ve seen felt turn to mush after a coupl...

Funny you mention flashing—I've seen folks spend a fortune patching shingles when the real issue was ancient, rusted-out metal. Ever tried any of the ...

Steel wool’s basically a squirrel welcome mat, yeah. I’ve had the same issue—patch a spot, then after the next freeze/thaw, it’s like the gap never le...

I get the appeal of synthetics—no one wants leaks, and yeah, water stains are a pain. But honestly, I’m not convinced we’re doing ourselves any favors...

I’ve actually tried tracking temps in my own place (central Texas, so you know it gets brutal up there). When I had a box fan running in the attic for...