Had a bit of a homeowner win this week and figured I'd share since it might help someone else out there. So, our roof was looking pretty rough lately—like, embarrassingly rough. We knew we had to bite the bullet and get it redone, but honestly, I was dreading the whole process. You know, contractors, quotes, picking materials...ugh.
Anyway, we started getting quotes and one guy comes over and starts talking about shingles like they're all basically the same thing. "Just pick a color," he says. But something felt off about that, so I did some digging online (thank you, late-night Google rabbit holes). Turns out there's actually a pretty big difference between shingle types and brands. Who knew?
Long story short, we ended up going with architectural shingles instead of the basic three-tab ones. Yeah, they cost a little more upfront, but man, the difference is night and day. Our house looks way better, and apparently these things last way longer and hold up better in storms. Plus, our insurance company even gave us a small discount for upgrading to something sturdier. Score.
Honestly, I'm just relieved we didn't listen to that first guy who said they're all the same. It feels good knowing we made a smart choice that'll save us headaches down the road. Curious if anyone else has had a similar experience—like, did you upgrade something around your house and realize afterward it was totally worth it? Or maybe you went the other way and regretted it later...would love to hear your stories.
