# Insights

> Practical roofing notes for homeowners in St. Charles and the greater St. Louis area. Storm damage playbooks, material trade-offs, contractor questions.

Canonical: https://donovanrc.com/insights/

Insights

# Roof literacy
for Midwestern homeowners.

Practical notes from the shop, written for owners who would rather understand the trade-off than be told a number. No marketing copy. No fear-pitches. Just what a project consultant would tell you in your driveway.

[Materials

## Metal roofing in St. Louis: what a 50-year roof actually buys you

The energy, resale, and insurance math, minus the sales pitch.

August 2026 · 5 min read](/insights/metal-roofing-st-louis)[Repair

## Slate roof repair in St. Louis: how a proper tile swap works

One broken tile does not condemn the roof. The actual fix.

August 2026 · 4 min read](/insights/slate-roof-repair-st-louis)[Storm damage

## What to do in the first 48 hours after a St. Louis hail storm

A non-panicked playbook from a working foreman.

April 2026 · 5 min read](/insights/what-to-do-after-a-st-louis-hail-storm)[Materials

## Asphalt, metal, or slate: how to actually pick a roof

A foreman's decision tree, no marketing.

April 2026 · 6 min read](/insights/asphalt-vs-metal-vs-slate)[Hiring a contractor

## Six questions a homeowner should ask before signing anything

Six minutes can save you twenty grand.

March 2026 · 4 min read](/insights/what-questions-to-ask-a-roofer)[Maintenance

## The most common reason a Midwestern roof fails before its warranty

Under-ventilated attics cook the shingle from below.

February 2026 · 5 min read](/insights/ridge-vent-and-attic-ventilation)

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