Had the same debate a few years back. My old asphalt shingles looked fine until a hailstorm hit—then it was patch after patch. Ended up switching to m...

Had the same thing happen after a windstorm last spring—got three quotes, two of them said “today only” and tried to get me to sign right there. I act...

I hear you on the “marine coated” stuff—tried that route with some hardware on my dock and it was a mess by year three. Stainless has been worth the e...

I get the caution, but I’ve actually had some luck working with a structural engineer to modify trusses for attic space. It wasn’t cheap, and definite...

Galvanized steel definitely holds up better, especially in rough climates. One thing though—have you had any trouble bending or shaping it around tric...

Yeah, the screwdriver check is handy, but honestly I've found visual cues just as important. If the seam looks glossy or overly melted, it's likely ov...

Totally get what you're saying about rust having a mind of its own...been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. One thing that helped me was...

Sounds like your roof might be dropping some subtle hints, haha. Curling shingles usually mean they're drying out and nearing retirement age. You coul...