That “pre-existing wear” excuse drives me nuts too. I swear, if I had a dollar for every time an adjuster tried to call hail dents “just old age,” I’d...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually found the “paranoia” pays off in the long run. My last roof was asphalt and I admit, I skipped a cou...

I get why folks stick with asphalt, but honestly, I’d argue it’s not just luck—shingle roofs just aren’t built for this new normal of wild weather. I ...

That’s the thing—coastal air just eats up anything that isn’t up to the task. I used to think a little rust was no big deal, too, until I had to repla...

Tile roofs are pretty durable, but definitely not maintenance-free. Had a neighbor who went for clay tiles thinking they'd last forever without any fu...