Totally agree—ventilation is key. I've seen similar issues with green roofs too. People think the plants alone handle moisture, but without proper air...

Good point about the stainless—I've seen that happen too, especially in tricky spots like under flashing or behind gutters. Honestly, I've had decent ...

Funny you mention scuffing—I actually picked that up from my dad years ago. He always said primer sticks better if the metal has a bit of "tooth" to i...

I've heard plenty of warranty horror stories too, but honestly, my neighbor had a pretty smooth experience. He noticed some shingles curling after jus...

Yeah, coated aluminum can be surprisingly resilient, especially considering the salt air. I have a friend who lives right by the coast—like literally ...

Gutter guards can definitely help, but they're not always a perfect fix. I put some on a few years back, and while they cut down the cleaning quite a ...