Careful now, grandma might not appreciate her heirlooms becoming roof patches! Jokes aside, brass does have decent corrosion resistance thanks to its ...

Good advice overall, but I'd add one thing—don't underestimate storm resilience. Seen plenty of turbine vents end up in the neighbor's yard after a go...

Tile roofs definitely have a solid reputation for durability, but calling them "maintenance-free" might be stretching it a bit. Sure, valleys and flas...

HRVs and ERVs are definitely a good shout—especially if you're dealing with major humidity swings. I've seen a few cases where people thought they had...

Honestly, if your attic's hitting sauna-level temps, insulation alone won't fully cut it. Upgrading insulation definitely helps with comfort and shavi...

Good points overall, but I'd argue insulation alone isn't always the silver bullet either. I've seen roofs with solid insulation still run into troubl...

Couldn't agree more on this point. I've lost count of how many roofs I've inspected after storms where the tiles were perfectly fine, but poor flashin...

Kilz is definitely a lifesaver for stubborn stains, but sometimes even primer won't fully solve the mystery. Had a client once who swore up and down i...

Synthetic slate's pretty tough stuff, and you're right—usually doesn't need extra sealing. But coastal humidity is a sneaky beast, so a breathable und...