True that. I've seen plenty of homes where gutter guards were installed, and folks still ended up with water damage because smaller debris slipped thr...

Copper strips definitely seem to hold up better in my experience too, especially on shaded roofs. Zinc was always a bit underwhelming for me—worked ok...

Yeah, insurers can get pretty creative with their definitions. I've seen metal roofs labeled as "cosmetic" damage too, especially if the dents don't c...

I'd generally agree that a Decra roof can add some value, but honestly, it's tricky to pin down an exact dollar amount per square. From what I've seen...