That lighter weight threw me off too when I first looked into synthetic slate. I kept wondering if it would stand up to the wind and hail we get here ...

Couldn’t agree more about the importance of what’s under the shingles. I’ve seen neighbors replace their roofs with those “impact-rated” shingles afte...

I’ve definitely seen issues pop up on newer roofs, especially after a rough winter. We had a membrane roof installed five years ago—still under warran...

I’ve run into the same issues with disposables—especially when working with anything sticky or caustic. They’re convenient, but I always end up tearin...

I’ve had similar issues with tarps on my ranch house—no matter how tight I thought I had things, a big gust would eventually get underneath and start ...

Synthetic slate’s been on my radar for a while, too. I get the hesitation about the upfront cost—it’s definitely not cheap, especially compared to asp...

That’s a really good point about the photos—insurance companies can be sticklers. I used to think snapping “before” pics was overkill too, but after a...

That’s interesting about the impact-resistant shingles—my neighbor swears by them too, but I’ve always wondered if the upfront cost really balances ou...