- That “melted” look is pretty common after hail, especially on composite. I’ve seen it a lot, and like you said, it’s usually just cosmetic.
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“Installer gave me the same line about it being cosmetic. Honestly, a year later, those spots haven’t gotten any worse.”
- Insurance can be a pain with composite—adjusters don’t always know what to look for. Photos after each storm are a solid idea.
- Warranty fine print is no joke. I’ve heard stories where they blame install or weather to avoid paying out.
- My take: scuffs beat leaks or a full tear-off. Composite isn’t perfect, but less hassle so far for me.
- Had a building with composite get hit by hail last spring. Looked rough at first—lots of those weird dents and scuffs. No leaks, though, and honestly, tenants never noticed. I’m still a little skeptical about long-term durability, but compared to the old asphalt, way less drama so far.
- Insurance was a headache—adjuster barely knew what he was looking at. Took a ton of photos, just in case.
- Agree on the warranty fine print... it’s almost like they’re hoping you’ll miss something.
- At the end of the day, I’ll take some cosmetic dings over dealing with water damage or a full roof replacement. Not perfect, but less hassle for me, too.
