State Farm® - Impact Resistant Roofing Materials: Protection from the Storm 
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(Speaker: Female Narrator) Think all roofs are the same? They're not, and the kind you have could make all the difference when the storm hits and possibly leave you with the costly headache of having to replace it. But there's one kind of roofing material that makes it much more likely your roof will weather the storm. 
(Words on Screen: Impact-Resistant Roofs…Protection From the Storm.)

(Image: Various images of the roof and of high winds and debris coming toward roof.)

(Image: Envelope with “Class 4 As Tested to UL2218 Impact Resistance” printed on it)
(Image: Shingles resembling wood or slate but made of cement, plastic, etc on a roof)

Impact-resistant roofing shingles can provide a stronger, more durable roof for your home. That's because their specially designed to help resist damage from hail, flying debris, and high winds, threats that can shred conventional shingles or tear them away. Impact-resistant materials typically come in individual shingles or sheet goods and are usually made from asphalt or metal. Shingles resembling wood or slate but that are actually made of cement, plastic, recycled rubber, or molded polymer are also available. 
(Words on Screen: Is It Time to Re-Roof?)

(Image: A man with binoculars, looking at a roof)

While some of these products may cost a little more, you could save money over time when you consider potential savings from insurance premium discounts, not to mention the reduced likelihood of damage. Your home is your most important asset and investment and its roof one of the main sources of protection, so you want to check it periodically for missed, curled, cracked, or damaged shingles. 
(Image: Two men assessing a roof)
(Image: A large truck with a crane beside it, lifting up roofing materials to work on replacing a roof)

(Words on Screen: Better Resistance)

If you see causes for concern, schedule a professional roof inspection. Should you need to replace your roof, consider the benefits of having an impact resistant roof installed, better resistance to wind and flying debris than non impact-resistant products. In fact, some are warranted by the manufacturer against wind up to 130 miles per hour. 
(Words on Screen: Longer Life Span)

(Words on Screen: Fire Resistance)

(Words on Screen: Premium Discounts)

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(Image: A roofer working on replacing a roof)

A long lifespan-- most impact resistant shingles come with a 30 to 50 year limited product warranty. Protection against fire, as most products are class A fire rated. You may also be eligible for an annual discount on your homeowner's insurance premium. As the discount is good for the life of the roof, this is a good selling point should you put your house on the market. And since there's less chance of damage, impact-resistant roofs have a minimal impact on the environment. 
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For a list of states and provinces where impact-resistant roofs may qualify for a discount, simply go to statefarm.com or statefarm.ca, or talk to your agent. You can walk in, call in, or click in today. 
(Words on Screen: State Farm does not endorse, guaranty, or recommend roofing products, nor is the application of a discount to be construed as any type of an express or implied warranty by the manufacturer, supplier, installer, or State Farm.)