Last fall, we received 18 inches of rain in eastern North Carolina in 24 hours. My already aging roof had leaks all over the place. So this summer I had it replaced. God bless men who can work outside in North Carolina in the summer. I would sweat just standing outside talking to the roofing contractor. Although they were the nicest guys, it is so wonderful to have my house back. It's 7:30 in the morning and there are no trucks in the driveway, nor is there any pounding on the roof. Lucy, my cat, is relaxed and not cowering under the bed. Even though I didn't do any of the work (except pay them), this feels like a monumental task out of the way.