That lines up with what I’ve seen—sometimes the self-adhered stuff surprises you. I’ve come across roofs where it’s still hanging on after a decade, e...

I get the worry about cracked tiles, but I’ve actually seen a few homes up in Vermont with clay tile roofs holding up surprisingly well. Not saying it...

I’ve seen a lot of roofs in all kinds of shape, and honestly, I’m still not totally sold on the “synthetic always wins” idea. Sure, the newer syntheti...

I’ve actually inspected a few places where folks tried the gravel pit plus pavers idea, and I’ll say it’s hit or miss. Gravel definitely helps with dr...

Flat roofs are definitely cheaper upfront, but you pay for it later if maintenance slips. I’ve seen a lot of these “modern” complexes cut corners on d...

Had a client last year with a 15-year-old metal roof—noisy as heck in the rain, but when we checked, there was barely any insulation and just old felt...

Ain’t that the truth. I’ve seen so many “clever” fixes over the years, but salt air always wins in the end. I get the theory behind zinc strips—works ...

I’ve seen a lot of folks swear by radiant barriers, but I’ll admit I was skeptical at first—seemed like one of those “too good to be true” fixes. That...