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Old 05-21-2022, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blueash View Post
My proposal would be that homeowner's insurance cover roofing as a depreciating asset like when you buy tires. Full replacement for 2 or 3 years then decreasing coverage down to zero percent after 15 years for claims related to weather damage. You could optionally buy 100% replacement roof coverage, but you can be sure it would be expensive.
For years I've wondered why home insurance isn't prorated, just as you say, for roof damage. Insurance is prorated on cars -- you don't get a new car if your 10-year old one is wrecked. It seems blindingly obvious to cover roofs that way.