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Florida homeowners face insurance premium paradox after investing in expensive metal roofs

Florida homeowners face insurance premium paradox after investing in expensive metal roofs
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Florida homeowners who invested tens of thousands of dollars in premium metal roofs to protect against hurricanes are discovering that the upgrades do not guarantee lower insurance premiums, with some facing higher costs despite installing more durable materials. Anier Sosa of West Palm Beach installed a new metal roof to replace aging

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