Same here—moss is a pain. I tried one of those long-handled brushes, but honestly, it just smeared the stuff around. Ended up using a diluted vinegar ...

I’ve heard the same thing about metal roofs not attracting more lightning, but I still get a little nervous during those big summer storms. My neighbo...

I hear you on the green options—living roofs look amazing, but upstate NY winters are brutal. I thought about recycled baffles too, but honestly, I wo...

Funny you mention the “drum solo”—my kids used to think it was cool, but after a few summers, nobody’s sleeping through those storms. I tried adding s...

I get what you're saying about anodized aluminum and drainage, but honestly, sometimes even the best drainage setup isn't foolproof. Had a similar iss...

I've wondered about that myself, honestly. I don't think it's necessarily intentional stalling, more like layers of bureaucracy and red tape slowing e...

I've had mixed experiences with subcontractors, honestly. I get where you're coming from—communication can definitely tank if the main contractor isn'...

I hear ya on durability. When we moved into our place, the previous owner had just redone the insulation—thought we were set. But first big storm, we ...

I've dealt with both types over the years, and honestly, insurers seem quicker to approve asphalt shingles since damage is usually obvious. Metal roof...

Good points here, especially about Atlas shingles. Had them installed about 4 years ago and they've held up great—no algae issues either, even with al...

That's interesting, hadn't thought about insulation causing moisture issues like that. I had a similar mystery leak in my basement ceiling, drove me c...

I've used silicone on my shed roof, and yeah, it does attract dirt over time...but honestly, with a darker shade it's barely noticeable. Acrylic's eas...