Haha, insurers really do seem to panic at anything remotely new or different. I had a similar experience when we put in a rainwater harvesting system—...

Had a similar runaround with warranty claims myself—though in my case, it was siding, not roofing. Seems like the manufacturers always have some fine ...

Charcoal does fade pretty evenly, true, but I've noticed it can sometimes look a bit washed out after a few years, especially if your house gets a lot...

That's a solid tip. Another thing I've noticed is that old leaks sometimes have paint bubbling or flaking off, especially if they've been painted over...