THE HOMEOWNER’S READING ROOM
Separate evidence, coverage and promises.
Built from questions in Reddit discussions and checked against technical and official sources. Read our approach.
4 guides
Insurance & records · 5 MIN READ
A leak during a storm is a timing observation, not a coverage decision. Separate the water source, roof condition, resulting damage and policy response.
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Treat “free roof” as a sales claim that needs unpacking. Confirm the roof condition, the written contract and the insurer’s position before committing.
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A stronger insurance dispute identifies the exact point of disagreement and the evidence that addresses it. More photographs help only when their relevance is clear.
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Keep one roof file that connects the installed assembly, repairs, warranties and later inspections. A simple index makes it useful long after the original project.
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