I get where you’re coming from, but isn’t there a case to be made for keeping existing flashing if it’s in good shape and matches the new waterproofin...

Can totally relate to the sticker shock. Did you go standing seam or exposed fastener? I’ve heard folks grumble about the maintenance on exposed faste...

That’s something I’ve heard a lot, especially with metal roofs. It’s weird because the stats show they hold up way better in storms, but most insurers...

Not sure I totally agree that drip edge is always a must if you’ve got gutters, at least in every situation. I mean, yeah, it’s definitely best practi...

That’s interesting about the green roof—never actually seen one in person up here, but I’ve read they’re supposed to be really good for insulation. I’...

I’m curious—what kind of caulk did you end up using? I’ve noticed some brands just don’t stick well to metal, no matter how clean you get it. And yeah...

I get the caution, but is a shed always the safer bet? I mean, if you’ve got those classic 2x6 or 2x8 joists in the attic—even with rafters—it might a...

That’s a fair point about metal roofs—people always talk about how tough they are, but nobody mentions the cosmetic stuff. I’ve seen hail leave some p...

Totally agree. I’ve seen thermal scans pick up stuff that turned out to just be a vent pipe warming up the shingles. But then again, once we found a s...

Have you tried combining green roofs with metal flashing around common entry points? Squirrels hate slippery surfaces... might deter them better than ...