Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Roof Coating?
Has anybody had their roof coated? Or contacted their insurance company to see if it is an accepted practice? I have seen advertisements that this coating will add life to your roof. Just wondering if it is a scam.
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Based on the ads I've seen, I believe the rationale for the coating is the same as that for using rejuvenator on our asphalt roads -- it restores elasticity and other properties degraded by all the UV light we get. Since the ads have just popped up I would assume this is a new product so I wouldn't know whether it actually works, let alone whether it is a scam. I would certainly advise anyone considering using it to contact their insurance company.
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I could not find anything in the Certainteed warranty document that specifically addresses roof coatings, but the warrranty exclusion section does exclude:
"Damage caused by structural changes, alterations or additions, or by the installation of equipment (such as, but not limited to, aerials, signs or air-conditioning equipment) to the building after the original shingles have been applied." However, a Certainteed representative told me that they will not honor their warranty if the shingles have been coated with a chemical. Also, the warranty document contains a lot of vague exclusions that the company could use to deny a warranty claim. |
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btw, I also looked into the white coating that helps reflect the Sun but apparently that is not allowed under Florida's building code. I didn't get as far as asking ARC if they would allow it. |
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Cynic me
Not surprised any single manufacturer would not honor their "warranty" ! What would a person get if a 25 yr. shingle lasted 15 years ? Would it be similar to a 25,000 mi. tire that you get about $4.00 credit for at 16,000 ? My ink jet printer also warns me about buying any ink other than their brand. I've been buying another brand on the internet for six years now (not refilled cartridges, I have an ink tank so buy bottles of ink) and what have I found, the ink bottles that are 55% LESS than my printer's brand, are just as brilliant in color and print beautifully. So the if shingle manufacturer does not "recommend it", would make me wonder a bit ?
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I think the question to be asked is if I were to have the coating applied, would my homeowner insurance company still demand that I change the roof at 15 years no matter what the condition?
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I think that the product referred to by the OP is designed to "renew" shingles by softening them up a bit so that they do not crack as easily - presumably oils etc. originally in shingles dry out over time.
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What did your insurance company say when you called them?
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Real Name: Steven Massy Arrived at TV through Greenwood, IN; Moss Beach, CA; La Grange, KY; Crystal River, FL; The Villages, FL |
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We had Roof Rejuvenate brand coating (not Roof Maxx). They first seal all penetrations on the roof with calk and they lay a thick coat of their product. It leaves a shine on plants and is not harmful. The grit loss off the roof immediately stopped. Yes, the idea is to maintain flexibility especially in a storm. It is more expensive than I expected but I’m happy with the results. My insurance company is Tower Hill. The product is known to them but too new to garner a discount. Tower Hill Exchange also pro-rates roof claims much like your car tire warranty, so their exposure is less and they have no 15-year limit.
Last edited by 3105boy; 03-10-2024 at 02:39 PM. Reason: Add information. |
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Roof coatings
It's not a scam, some products like ROOFMAX do recondition asphalt shingles, however The building dept, your insurance carrier and the roof shingle manufacture will not recognize or approve these coatings.
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