I get the appeal of tile for the look and supposed durability, but honestly, up here I just don’t trust them in a real winter. My uncle’s place had co...

Matching materials is a headache, honestly. Insurance loves to nitpick that stuff. I had a job last year where the shingles were discontinued, and the...

The weight of real tile is a dealbreaker for me up here, honestly. I’ve seen what happens when a heavy snow year lines up with a heavy roof—nobody’s h...

Yeah, those little scratches are brutal. I’ve seen it on gutters and even some “marine grade” stuff—once the surface is compromised, it’s like the sal...

I've seen turbines used plenty in snowy climates, and honestly, they're better than you'd think. Sure, they can freeze occasionally, but the spinning ...

Copper flashing can be solid, but honestly, stainless steel might be a safer bet near the ocean. I've seen copper go patchy real quick in salty air......

Good point about safety—seen way too many close calls from homeowners thinking they're pros on ladders. Binoculars work alright, but honestly a decent...

Green roofs are cool, no doubt, but they're definitely not a magic bullet. I've seen a few installed, and yeah, they help with runoff and insulation, ...