That’s exactly what happened at my place last spring. I thought leaf guards would be the end of my ladder days, but nope—first heavy rain, it was like...

That’s a good point about picking your own panels. I once ordered a batch sight unseen and ended up with more waves than the Atlantic during hurricane...

That line’s basically my life every fall. I swear, my roof and I have a closer relationship than some of my relatives. I hear you on the copper strips...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had enough “pretty” repairs turn into soggy disasters to last a lifetime. If it keeps the water out, who cares if it’s not I...

I get the appeal of screws, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many issues with folks over-tightening them and cracking the shingles or even pulling thro...

That’s the thing—metal roofs look slick, but unless you’re on top of the upkeep, that salty air will chew through ‘em faster than a seagull on a dropp...

Yeah, that’s the story every fall at my place too. Slicker membranes are great until you’ve got a puddle with a leaf raft floating in it. Ever see wha...

Haha, roofing nailer all the way—hammering shingles is like trying to eat soup with a fork, why even bother? Curious though, did you find cutting your...

Totally agree about sealing those sneaky spots—spray foam is like duct tape for homeowners, isn't it? Did you check around the chimney flashing too? I...

Fair points all around, but isn't there a risk of overdoing it with inspections after every storm? I mean, storms happen pretty often—where do you dra...

Haha, venting strikes again, huh? Ever notice how airflow is like the unsung hero of roofing? Everyone's always obsessing over sealing and barriers (w...

Galvanized steel, huh? I get why you'd suggest it, but have you ever seen galvanized roofing after a few years right by the ocean? It can get pretty g...

Haha, sounds familiar... Had a similar showdown with raccoons at my old place. Thought I was clever sealing off their entry point near the gutter—next...

True, but honestly, I think weather conditions might play an even bigger role. Ever tried laying shingles on a windy day? You'd swear the roof was eat...