I’ve wondered about this too, especially after a lightning storm last summer that knocked out power on our block. We put a metal roof on our old farmh...

I totally get the temptation. I went with metal flashing around my vents last year after getting tired of swapping out cracked boots every spring. It’...

I get where you’re coming from with the drone idea, but honestly, I’ve found it’s not always necessary for most roofs—especially if you’re comfortable...

Man, you’re not kidding about those inspectors getting thrown by anything outside the norm. I’ve had one stumped by insulation that wasn’t where he “e...

Tile roofs are pretty durable, but calling them maintenance-free might be stretching it a bit. Like you mentioned, flashing is one of those sneaky thi...

Metal roofing's definitely a solid choice, but if you're handy and want something budget-friendly, you might consider adding hurricane straps or clips...

Dealt with something similar a couple years back. It's definitely frustrating when insurers start splitting hairs over definitions. Good call on docum...