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Old 03-07-2024, 09:42 PM
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Has anyone ever considered a metal shingle? Are the allowed?
I received permission from ARC for a metal roof "as long as it looks like shingles" - presumably rather than sheet metal - but opted for the regular shingles.

I was also tempted by a Tesla roof, but that was too expensive as a part-time resident.

Either way, it would be worth checking with your insurance company that they wouldn't insist on replacing it every 15-20 years.