Eagle’s decent, but I’ve seen their tiles crack more than I’d like after big hail—especially in Texas and Oklahoma. Honestly, I’m not convinced any br...

That lines up with what I’ve seen, especially after big storms roll through. Insurance companies can be all over the place with how they treat differe...

I’ve seen sedum roots push through spots you’d swear were sealed tight—one job in particular, the stuff found a pinhole and turned it into a real head...

That's been my experience too. Edge corrosion is always where things start to break down, even with the best coatings. I’ve seen a few people try doub...

I’ve seen those “impact resistant” panels in action, and honestly, they do hold up better against hail—less denting, but not totally immune. The catch...

I've had mixed results around skylights myself. Usually, I hover closer to 500°F—550°F feels a bit risky to me, especially on older membranes. Had one...

Fair point about local suppliers being more flexible, though I've seen some smaller places struggle with inventory—especially after storms when everyo...

Fair points on the coatings, but I'd caution against relying too heavily on neighbors' roofs as a benchmark. I've seen polyester-coated roofs hold up ...

Gutter guards...yeah, they're hit or miss. I've seen them work wonders in places with moderate debris, but if you're under heavy tree coverage, someti...

Good points about the mesh covers—I gave them a shot once, and yeah, ended up regretting it. Leaves piled up on top, water overflowed anyway, and clea...