"Always worth double-checking what's actually covered... learned that one the hard way."
Good point, but honestly, even detailed quotes can miss stuff. Had a roofer once who included waterproofing clearly, but used cheap materials. Sometimes clarity isn't enough—gotta ask about product quality too.
That's a solid point about product quality—seen plenty of cases where the fine print looked great, but the materials just didn't hold up. Had a client once who went with a mid-range bid thinking they'd found the sweet spot between cost and coverage. Turns out, the shingles were technically "rated" for storms, but barely lasted through one rough season. Ended up costing them way more in repairs down the line.
Makes me wonder how many folks here actually ask contractors upfront about specific brands or material grades they're planning to use. Seems like something that could easily slip under the radar when you're juggling multiple bids and trying to compare apples to apples...
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. We went with a mid-range option for siding—looked great initially, but after just two winters it was warping pretty badly. Wish I'd asked more about specific brands upfront instead of just trusting the contractor's general assurances...
That's frustrating, especially after just two winters... Did you ever find out if it was more about the brand itself or maybe the installation? We're currently looking at siding options too, and the price difference between bids is honestly making my head spin. How did you narrow down which brands were actually reliable without just relying on the contractor's word? Feels like every review I read says something different.
Yeah, totally get the frustration—reviews are all over the place. When we did ours, I ended up checking out some local homes that had siding installed a few years back. Honestly, seeing how it held up in real life helped way more than online reviews or contractor pitches.
