I had a similar situation, but went a different route—after my old shingles started curling, I tried a green (planted) roof. It’s not for everyone, bu...

That’s pretty much my experience too—powered fans sound great on paper, but the upkeep and short lifespan just aren’t worth it for me. I’m all about k...

Interesting observation about the squirrels! Makes me wonder if green roofs might actually encourage more wildlife activity overall. I've read that gr...

Metal roofs are solid, but have you considered green roofing? I've seen sedum-covered roofs handle hail surprisingly well... plus, they naturally insu...

Totally get where you're coming from—I've been down that rabbit hole myself. Websites can be a maze, especially when you're hunting for warranty speci...

Good point about simplicity—metal roofs definitely have fewer moving parts to stress about. Curious though, have you looked into green roofs at all? T...

I've noticed metal roofs actually handle storms pretty well overall, especially wind. But you're right about hail—those dents can be annoying. About t...

I've seen breathable underlayments work pretty well in some green roofing setups, but honestly, it depends a lot on your local climate and roof specif...

Yeah, ventilation's definitely something people underestimate. I've seen a few skylight installs where they skipped proper airflow checks, and sure en...

Good points about insulation and ventilation, hadn't thought much about soffit vents before. I'm also curious if anyone's tried green roofing options ...