Great thread...I turned in claims on 5 houses and am a little concerned on how I will be treated by the insurance Company (State Farm)...also, glad to see recommendations on what shingles...
Great thread...I turned in claims on 5 houses and am a little concerned on how I will be treated by the insurance Company (State Farm)...also, glad to see recommendations on what shingles...
The payback on IR shingles is very short in my case. I am building a new house and wasn't aware of the discount until after it had been roofed so I missed out. My payback would have been less than 2 years. I definitely think these are the way to go depending on the discount and price of course.As a builder we use lots of different shingles. Both of those should be fine. Personally, I dont think the premium is worth it for the impact resistance shingles, unless one is picking them because they prefer the look. Here in OK, you will likely be replacing them anyways before you are paid back on the difference. I would rather have a new roof than a worn and slightly damaged one that insurance thinks is ok.
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pinkhamr said:Insurance Company did a partial settlement with me a couple of months ago. I have been trying to find a good line of TAMKO shingles but they are waaaay behind in shipping). I did find a source for Certainteed Brand Laminate IR (Impact Resistant) which look very good, though they are $105 per square, vice the TAMKO at $85. Insurance Company does offer an 18% Premium Discount on IR shingles. I 'hope' that this is the last roof that we have to put on the house (I am almost 64) and this will be the 5th roof in 32 years. I guess the question is should I wait (no roof leaks) and hope there is no price increase on the TAMKO's or just go with the Certainteed Brand? Anyone have experience with either brand? Thanx for any ideas .......
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