Your home’s roof is one of the first things anyone sees when they walk or drive by. It makes up a large part of the façade and curb appeal, and it helps to keep your home safe from the elements – rain, wind, hail, snow, and more. If your roof is showing signs of needing repaired, but your home has discontinued roof shingles, you may wonder what you can do.
You want to ensure your roof looks cohesive and nice, but it’s also necessary to have the repairs handled in a timely manner. Here are a few things to consider when you are trying to get your roof repaired but your shingles have been discontinued.
Understand Your Insurance Policy
Before you make a move, be sure you have a clear idea of what your insurance will and won’t cover. If you aren’t sure, look at the policy write-up. Typically, you can have your agent mail or email you a copy if you don’t have it on-hand.
How does the policy cover roof repairs? There are some policies that will specifically mention the matching of discontinued roof shingles for major repairs. However, with other policies, only the work that needs to be done is covered to ensure the safety of your roof, with no mention of aesthetics.
Knowing what the policy says can help you determine what your next steps should be. If you have a policy that offers complete replacement and mentions matching the roof colors or shingle discontinuation, you may be in luck. The next step is to figure out how extensive the roof damage is.
Is a Patch or More Extensive Repairs Needed?
You likely know how to assess how bad roof damage is, but in this situation, the bigger the damage is, the more likely you are to wind up with an entirely new, cohesive roof, that has shingles that are all the same color. Even though no one wants to deal with total roof damage, your insurance company is much more likely to cover the costs related to discontinued roof shingles if the roof is more widespread and extensive.
If the damage only requires a patch, you may have to work harder to find a solution that doesn’t leave your roof looking mismatched. It’s a good idea to contact your insurance company to know the amount of coverage they will offer for the repair, and if the coverage extends to exterior home value or curb appeal.
Find a Roofer Who is Going to Work Hard to Find a Good Match
If you just need a patch and your insurance company won’t pay to make sure the entire roof is repaired using new shingles, the best thing you can do is to talk with your roofer. Chances are, if they know the situation, they will work to find the best possible match for your roof, to ensure there isn’t a patchwork look after the repairs.
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