[Curtisbwp]

Yes..my neighbor told me he was haveing difficulty renewing his insurance due to the age of his roof. House built in 2006

[deede]

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?

Yes I have to agree with you, that is a very good way to think about it..Have a happy day...

[joelfmi]

This is very important that home you buy especially if you pay by cash it should be inspected by licensed building construction inspector even if it is a brand new one, they see what you don't see or know. Pennywise dollar foolish.

[jack.g]

My premium just increased 50%. Like others have mentioned there are a lot of new roofs going up in my area and companies have come soliciting, which I have ignored. Roof age & insurance coverage is a reality nationally, especially in coastal communities.

[Holly Richardson]

It’s very challenging these days insuring homes. I’m an Allstate Agent soon to be living in TV. The reality is most carriers do not want a shingle roof over 10 years old. Your roof must have a minimum of 3 years of useful life and many carriers require 5. I’d be happy to provide you a quote if you’d like. I’m Holly Richardson and am the property manager at Lisa Faina Allstate Agency. Please call me 954-437-9220 ext. 308 or email hrichardson4@allstate.com. I work from home pre pandemic and will continue to do so in TV.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Shine On Pressure Washing

Roof Maxx:

Somehow, I don't feel badly for insurance companies. Their primary interest is their bottom line and shareholders. Homeowners and policies are basically the food supply.

While I really like the concept of the Roof Maxx product,
if the insurance companies will not recognize the value and a homeowner is required to replace the roof anyway, what's the cost-benefit?

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Somehow, I don't feel badly for insurance companies. Their primary interest is their bottom line and shareholders. Homeowners and policies are basically the food supply.

While I really like the concept of the Roof Maxx product,
if the insurance companies will not recognize the value and a homeowner is required to replace the roof anyway, what's the cost-benefit?

Remember "those big, bad insurance companies"? I'm insurance poor.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Remember "those big, bad insurance companies"? I'm insurance poor.

Over the long haul, insurance waste of money, you pay for people living in flood plains, on coast, knowing it going to flood and hurricane going to hit, which shouldn’t be building there anyway. Then, the fine print getting them out of paying if natural disasters occur. O wait read find print they don’t cover earthquakes, sinkholes, which natural disaster... or perfectly good old roofs now.

[SharonW]

Originally Posted by Mike193534

So what happens if you pay extra for a 30, 40, 50, year shingle? Can they (insurance company) make you replace it? If so it would make people want to go go for a cheaper shingle?

It only gives you warranty for defective shingle not wear and tear.