Good points about insurers moving slowly—I've noticed that too. When I switched to metal, the insurance discount wasn't huge, but the real savings cam...

Ugh, that's rough...but don't beat yourself up. Even careful research can backfire sometimes. Good installers are gold—sounds like you've learned what...

Totally agree about documentation being key. Had a similar experience after a storm knocked down part of our fence and damaged the siding. At first, i...

I've had architectural shingles on my place for about 12 years now, and they're holding up pretty well. But honestly, lifespan depends a lot on instal...