The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
28 articles
Will Insurance Pay for an Older Roof Replacement? Sometimes – But Not for the Reason People Think
Heath Bannister explains when insurance may contribute to an older roof replacem...
The 7 Warning Signs on Older Roofs I’d Never Brush Off
Heath Bannister lists seven warning signs on older roofs he never ignores. The a...
What a Roofing Scope Should Include Before You Sign Anything
Heath Bannister outlines the key elements a roofing scope should contain before ...
What Actually Creates a Big Gap Between Roofing Quotes
Heath Bannister explains the main reasons roofing quotes on older homes can diff...
What to Check in the First Week After a Roof Replacement
Heath Bannister lists the practical checks homeowners should make in the first w...
Storm Damage vs Old Age: The Roof Insurance Argument That Changes Everything
Heath Bannister explains the key insurance distinction between storm damage and ...
What Attic Clues Usually Show Up Before a Full Roof Replacement
Heath Bannister explains the attic clues that often appear before an older roof ...
The Questions I’d Ask Any Contractor Bidding on an Older Home
Heath Bannister shares the practical questions he would ask any roofing contract...
The Budget Items Homeowners Miss Until the Tear-Off Starts
Heath Bannister explains the budget items homeowners often miss until tear-off b...
How Roof Depreciation Affects What Homeowners Actually Get Paid
Heath Bannister explains how roof depreciation works on insurance claims. Age an...
How to Make a New Roof Last Longer on an Older House
Heath Bannister shares practical steps to help a new roof last longer on an olde...
8 Quote Red Flags That Worry Me on Old House Roof Jobs
Heath Bannister lists eight red flags that appear in roofing quotes for older ho...