- Gotta agree with this: - Seen plenty of “full shield” jobs still leak when venting or flashing gets ignored. - Up here, I’ve watched folks spen...

- Ran into the same thing after switching to a standing seam metal roof. - Figured “eco-friendly, fire resistant, lasts forever”—should be a win for...

- Not sure I totally buy that keeping shingles off the ground is always enough, especially with all the heat we’ve been getting lately. - Even cover...

- 100% agree on not just chasing numbers. Couldn’t have said it better—numbers are only part of the story. - Speed kills, honestly. I’ve seen too ma...

Good tips overall, but mulch and gravel only go so far in heavy storms. Learned that after a nasty washout last year—ended up switching to a green roo...

Can confirm this from experience—had a storm last spring that seemed minor, but it knocked a gutter loose and somehow managed to mess up the wiring to...

Fair points, but metal roofs aren't always the best bet: - Seen hailstorms dent them up pretty badly...insurance nightmare. - Green roofs (plants, soi...

Yeah, I've noticed that too. Seems like gauge thickness is definitely dropping a bit lately... probably manufacturers trying to save costs. Still, eve...

- True, but even thorough vetting can miss stuff. - Had a green roof installed last year—went with pricier contractor, checked references, visited sit...

- Good tips above, especially the paper towel trick—simple and effective. - One thing I'd add though: insulation discoloration can sometimes fool you....