Yeah, totally agree—there’s just no magic fix if you’ve got trees nearby. I used to think mesh covers would be the end-all, but those things still nee...

Honestly, I’ve wondered about this too. My dad’s old house didn’t have drip edge either—just shingles hanging past the plywood—and it made it almost 1...

Yeah, I’ve noticed a lot of people get stuck on shingle color, thinking it’s the magic fix. Honestly, I swapped to a lighter shade on my old place and...

I wouldn’t stress too much about a little granule loss, especially after a big storm—some of that’s just normal wear, even on newer shingles. If you’r...

I get what you’re saying about the “dead” air, but honestly, I’d take that over the old drafty windows any day. Our last place was always cold and you...

Milwaukee M18s have done alright for me, but honestly, they still drop off fast once it’s below freezing. Last winter I left a pack in the truck overn...

Yeah, that's a solid point. Last winter I helped out on a job where we replaced some flashing tape that was only like two years old. It looked fine at...

I've noticed installation quality usually makes the biggest difference, honestly. Even a top-tier underlayment won't hold up if it's slapped on carele...

Yeah, it's definitely a mix of both. I've seen newer roofs that hold up great, but it really comes down to installation and ventilation. Honestly thou...

Honestly, from what I've seen so far, luck definitely plays a role—but it's not all random. I've worked on a few roofs after storms, and metal roofing...

Yeah, totally agree—tile roofs aren't exactly set-it-and-forget-it. Seen plenty with cracked tiles after storms or branches falling. Green roofs sound...