Yeah, I hear you on the “indestructible” claims. My uncle’s place got hit with hail last year—steel roof, same story. Looked like someone took a ball-peen hammer to it. No leaks, but the dimples are there for good. He tried to get the warranty to cover it, but they basically said unless water’s coming in or the panels are actually punctured, it’s just “cosmetic.” Not much comfort when you’re staring at a pockmarked roof you paid a premium for.
Honestly, I get that function matters more than looks, but it still stings when you shell out extra for something that’s supposed to be tough as nails. And yeah, those installs can drag on forever... seems like every job runs into some kind of snag. At least you haven’t had to mess with repairs yet—that’s something.
I guess if I had to pick, I’d rather have dents than shingles blowing off every storm, but it does make me wonder if all that marketing hype is worth the extra cash. Maybe next time I’ll just go with something cheaper and save myself the headache.
That “cosmetic only” warranty clause gets everyone, doesn’t it? I always wonder—if a roof looks like it’s been through a golf ball driving range, does that affect resale down the line? Or do buyers just shrug if there’s no leaks? I’ve seen some folks get pretty picky. And yeah, those installs dragging on... I’ve watched more than one crew disappear for days mid-job. Makes you question what you’re really paying for sometimes.
That cosmetic-only warranty is kind of a joke, honestly. I had a roof with hail dents all over—no leaks, but it looked rough. When we sold, the buyers definitely noticed and tried to use it as a bargaining chip. Even if there’s no water coming in, some folks just see “damaged” and want a discount. Depends on your market, but around here, curb appeal matters more than I expected. And yeah, waiting on crews drives me nuts too... half the time you’re just hoping they show up again before it rains.
I hear you on the curb appeal thing. We had a similar situation—roof looked like a golf ball after one hailstorm, but no leaks. I tried to touch up a few spots myself with matching shingle paint, but it never really hid the dents. When we listed the house, buyers zeroed in on it right away. If I could do it over, I’d probably just bite the bullet and get a partial replacement or at least negotiate with insurance for more than just “cosmetic.” Waiting for roofers is its own headache... had one crew disappear for two weeks mid-job once.
- Totally get the frustration—hail damage is such a pain, especially when it’s “just cosmetic” but still kills the look.
- Had a similar thing happen and yeah, touch-ups never really blend in.
- Insurance companies can be stubborn about cosmetic vs. functional... sometimes pushing back helps.
- Waiting on roofers is the worst. Last time, I started looking into recycled shingles—took forever but felt better about the choice.
- At least you caught it before leaks started. That’s a win, even if it doesn’t feel like one.
