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03-03-2021, 05:33 PM
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Sage
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdeikenberry
In our neighborhood several homes sold required a new roof before the new owners could get insurance. Home insurance companies want to protect their investment, and an old roof can cause major damage inside the home if it fails during a storm...especially if the roof is the old 3 tab shingle. New shingles are much better at withstanding storms. And, if you're a homeowner, why wouldn't you want to protect your inside home also? The same logic for replacing a worn roof is the same as replacing those worn tires on your car...sure you might get another 5K miles, but is it worth the risk?
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That good sales pitch for roofing companies.
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