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Insurance companies generally view asphalt roof life expectancy to be 15 years or less; rarely 20 years or more.
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Insurance companies generally view concrete/clay tile and metal roof life expectancy to be 30 years or more.
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Tile roofs are less likely to require an insurance claim from hail damage versus an asphalt roof.
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Tile roofs are less likely to require an insurance claim from extreme wind versus an asphalt roof.
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Tile roofs have superior ventilation gaps and thermal mass that reduce energy transfer versus asphalt roofs. The result is up to 20% savings in utility costs and longer life expectancy of HVAC equipment.
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Tile roof systems are safer for the family if there is a fire versus asphalt roofs.
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Tile roofs require fewer repairs because they resist rot, insects and UV degradation better than asphalt roofs.
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Tile roofs age much slower than asphalt roofs; as a result, this positively improves appraisal value, lending approval and insurance eligibility.
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Tile roofs enjoy an insurance discount because of the lower risk versus asphalt roofs; the result is insurance premiums 15% lower and even up to 30% lower.
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Tile roofs are less likely to have issues with insurance approvals versus asphalt roofs.
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A disadvantage of metal roofs is that negative aesthetic affects including fading, dimpling and hail marks; these are typically excluded in insurance coverage.
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A disadvange of metal roofs is that the weatherproofing is under the metal; if the protection system under the metal uses inferior product, system design or installation, the roof life expectancy can be 15 years or less.
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A disadvantage of metal roofs is that they can be loud when there is extreme rain and wind events.
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When reselling a home, a metal roof with cosmetic damage can will likely reduce the perceived value of the home.
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The repair costs of a tile roof is usually less than metal. That's because tile roofs can usually be fixed by replacing a few damaged tiles. Metal roof repairs often require large panel replacement.
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Tile roofs are less likely to have damage versus metal roofs in extreme wind weather events.
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