I actually have a bit of a different take on the roots vs. hail debate, at least from what I've seen poking around older properties in wetter climates...

I’ve inspected a bunch of roofs up here (northern NY), and honestly, I haven’t seen any elastomeric coating last more than two winters. Like you said,...

I’ve actually wondered about mixing materials too, especially in spots that get hammered by salt air versus the rest of the roof. I’ve seen a few home...

Interesting point about the install—honestly, I see more issues from rushed jobs than from the actual materials failing. Out of curiosity, did your cr...

That’s interesting about the thermal cameras—never tried them myself, but I can see how the temp difference right after hail could make dents pop. Do ...

That’s a solid question. I’ve seen a few older homes where condensation popped up after switching, but it’s tough to say if it was just the underlayme...

Interesting point about hand-nailing—did you notice any difference in the finished look or how the shingles have held up so far? I’ve seen some roofs ...

I hear you on that—some of these reports are so high-tech, I almost need a manual just to read them. But I still wonder, how much can we really trust ...

I’m curious—how are folks handling bathroom fans in these newer airtight homes? I keep seeing them vented into attics, which seems like a recipe for m...

Funny you mention those strips—I’ve seen a few roofs with zinc or copper up near the ridge, and honestly, they don’t look too bad from the ground unle...