Had a similar experience here—thought I had it all covered with insurance until a big hailstorm hit a few years back. Roof took a beating, and I assumed it'd be straightforward. Turns out my policy didn't cover certain types of roof damage due to age and wear... ended up footing a pretty hefty bill myself. That's when I started looking into green roofing options—initially pricier, but honestly, they've saved me money (and headaches) in the long run.
"Turns out my policy didn't cover certain types of roof damage due to age and wear..."
Yeah, insurance fine print can be a real pain. I've been thinking about green roofing too—did you install it yourself, or hire someone? Curious how doable it is for a DIYer...
Yeah, the fine print gets tricky fast... Green roofing's definitely doable DIY if you're comfortable with basic carpentry and waterproofing. Just make sure your roof structure can handle the extra weight—seen folks underestimate that step and regret it later.
Had a neighbor who DIY'd a green roof and thought he had it all figured out... until a big storm rolled through. Structure held fine, but drainage was another story. Ended up costing him more to fix water damage than the original project. Lesson learned the hard way, I guess.
"Structure held fine, but drainage was another story."
That's a common oversight with DIY green roofs—drainage systems are deceptively complex. Proper slope, substrate depth, and drainage layers all matter. Still, kudos to your neighbor for trying... experience is often the best teacher.