I hear you on the powered fans—there’s definitely a risk of pulling conditioned air if the attic isn’t sealed up tight. But I’ve seen situations, espe...

That’s been my experience too—sometimes it’s less about the materials and more about who’s putting them in. I went with a green roof system a few year...

That sounds familiar. When we switched to a cool roof system, the crew uncovered a layer of old tar paper and even some cedar shakes under the asphalt...

That’s a valid concern, especially if you’ve seen what roots can do over the years. In my experience, a well-installed root barrier and a solid membra...

That’s definitely a risk, but I’ve actually seen some newer systems with integrated root barriers and filter fabrics that really cut down on clogging....

Concrete tile’s definitely a solid compromise, especially if you’re worried about older rafters. I’d also throw in a plug for some of the newer compos...

I had a similar experience with Malarkey on my house in the Midwest—really liked the recycled content and hail resistance, but I agree, attic temps di...

Totally agree that ventilation is critical, especially with how unpredictable weather patterns have gotten lately. Vapor barriers can definitely help,...

Good call on the trusses. I've worked on a few green roof retrofits, and trust me, structural integrity is everything once you start adding layers of ...

Totally agree with you on the overly optimistic testing conditions. I've noticed that proper attic ventilation and insulation often get overlooked, ye...

That's a fair point—material quality really does play a role, especially with tile roofs. Ludowici is definitely top-notch, but if you're looking for ...

That's a really insightful observation about balancing the budget across different areas of the home. A few years ago, I was so focused on getting imp...

Copper strips can definitely help—I've seen them work quite effectively on tile roofs, actually. The science behind it is pretty straightforward: rain...