Good call on the prep work—it's definitely underrated. I've seen aluminum flashing last years with proper surface prep and coating, but also watched i...

Haha, been there myself—thought my flashing was spot-on until a storm turned my attic into a mini swimming pool. Lesson learned: transparency from roo...

Yeah, moisture issues can really sneak up on you if prep isn't thorough. Good call on the rigid boards—they're definitely easier to inspect afterward....

Good points about the shutters and leaf guards. I've seen similar issues with accordion shutters—especially if they're aluminum, corrosion can really ...

Yeah, good points here. Shingles mainly protect against weather—rain, wind, UV—but don't expect miracles for insulation. I've seen homes with premium ...

Yeah, regular cleaning definitely seems like the most reliable route. I've seen copper strips work well initially, but like you mentioned: Exactly ...

Yeah, that's a pretty accurate way to put it. Another thing to watch for is granule loss—if you're seeing lots of gritty stuff in your gutters or down...