Had the same runaround with my insurer last year—kept asking for “proof of age” on my standing seam roof. Ended up digging up the original invoice fro...

I get the logic, but I’m not sure “less is more” always applies. In my case, cutting corners on venting led to a bunch of moisture issues—mold on the ...

I hear you on the “low maintenance” promise. I went with galvanized steel for the edging, thinking it’d be a one-and-done deal, but after two winters ...

I’ve tried those economy panels from the big box stores on a small garage project. They looked fine at first, but after about two years, I started see...

I’ve had similar issues with felt, especially in spots where snow piles up or ice dams form. It just doesn’t seem to hold up to the freeze/thaw cycles...

That lines up with what I’ve seen. I ran the numbers on solar shingles a while back—looked at them as an option when my roof started showing its age. ...

Right there with you. I tried out some of those mesh gutter guards a couple years ago thinking I was going to save myself some ladder time. In reality...

I went with standard Landmark shingles about 8 years ago and haven't regretted it. My neighbor upgraded to the Pro line around the same time, and hone...

Definitely agree on the pine needle issue; I've seen mesh-style guards completely covered within a month. Still, for the cost and effort saved, they'r...

That's a pretty clever workaround, actually. I haven't done a ton of roofing myself, but when I tackled my garage roof last summer, the chalk line dro...

I ran into something similar when I was insulating my attic last year. I'm in a pretty humid area, and initially, I thought a vapor barrier would be t...

Had something similar happen with roof damage a couple years back. Thought I had everything covered—photos, dates, even weather reports—but insurance ...

I've been using a moisture meter for a while now—definitely worth the upfront cost. Infrared thermometers can get pricey, but a decent moisture meter ...

Been there myself—it's tempting to cut corners when you're staring at a hefty roofing estimate. I initially went with a budget-friendly option, thinki...

Had a similar issue with my asphalt shingles—hailstorm left them cracked and chipped, but insurance covered it fully since it wasn't just cosmetic. Me...