For many homeowners, roof replacement is one of the most expensive repairs they may ever face. It is also one of the most misunderstood areas of homeowners insurance. While many policies do cover roof ...

You probably don’t think about your roof often — and that’s not a bad thing. If you are thinking about it, chances are something’s gone wrong. When roofs wear out or sustain damage, the right ...

The average life expectancy of the most common type of roof (asphalt shingle) is 15 to 18 years. (Klaus Larsen LLC) Many homeowners underestimate roof age. Inaccurate roof age costs home insurers ...

Whether or not your home insurance company will pay a roof insurance claim depends on what caused the damage to your roof. Home insurance may cover roof damage if a tree falls on your house, but not ...

Roof replacements are something of a rite of passage for homeowners. Determining whether the roof needs replaced or just ...

Homeowners worried they’ll have to foot most of the cost to replace their roofs if they get damaged should be able to relax for at least another year — unless they need to find a new insurer. The ...