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Originally Posted by Donegalkid
I enjoy your posts, VT. You seem to do your research, employ best practices in your responses — including kindness — and are always helpful. Thank you. Regarding roofs: we had ours replaced after doing a lot research. First, to your immediate Q: we learned of no difference on insurance rates for different shingle manufacturer or type of shingle used. A bit puzzling to me. And, we went through a similar thought/planning process and concluded with the selection of a highly reputable (but more expensive) roofing company who, coincidentally, did a lot of the original roof installations in this northern part of TV (2004, etc). The originals all have held up well in this part of TV. A plus, in my mind. And, we picked a higher grade architectural type shingle this time around, and an excellent underpayment (both NOT the highest grade they sell) and went with both choices. And we are very happy with choices and the installation. Yes, we paid a bit more than necessary and our shingles may outlive us. My daughter is a high end realtor in the coastal NE and she suggested (as she sees it home resales) that picking a reputable company and a very good shingle also helps in the resale of the house — if, and when. She said many of her informed buyers want to know who “did the roof”, when it was last done, and what manufacturer and type of shingle was used. She said: “ keep the records” on the roof — for possible resale time. Anyway, that’s one opinion. Best of luck in your query.
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Appreciate this post. Knowing coastal New England well and the types of properties you speak of, I think high end developers and their clients are using efficient, state of the art roofing systems. Translation; money is not an obstruction. You can’t cheap out on a high end home as I’m sure your daughter will agree, all the parties involved will know. That said, TV, exclusive of its more pricier subdivisions, employ more standard, budget friendly systems. As a documentation freak, your advice on good record keeping is well received.