I’ll push back a bit on the tree trimming point—at least for my area (humid Southeast), I’ve seen a lot of roofs where too much sun exposure actually ...

I get the hesitation, but there’s more to it than just “fancy setups” vs. shingles. I’ve seen metal roofs outlast architectural shingles by decades, e...

You nailed it—water always finds the weak spot, no matter how new the membrane is. Tapered insulation can help, but only if it’s designed right and in...

Heating the patch can help, but honestly, I’ve found it’s a band-aid at best in our winters. Even if you get the adhesive to grab, that cold aluminum ...

Cool roofs are definitely worth considering, especially if attic heat is a big issue after storms. I’ve seen a few folks retrofit older homes with ref...

You're spot on about aluminum's movement causing headaches down the road. I've seen plenty of flashing jobs that looked perfect at first glance but en...

Fair points, but I've had decent luck with reclaimed sheets myself. The key is thorough inspection beforehand—checking edges, seams, and paint closely...

You're spot-on about contractors padding estimates after storms—seen it happen plenty of times. But I'd caution against automatically going for the lo...

Gotta mostly agree with you there. I've had customers swear their lighter shingles made a huge difference, but when we checked things out, usually the...