# East TN Roof Guide

> An educational resource about roofing, gutters, metal roofs, storm damage, insurance claims, and home maintenance for homeowners and property managers in Knoxville, Sevierville, Maryville, and the rest of East Tennessee.

East TN Roof Guide is published by Brian King Roofing, Inc., a family-owned roofing contractor in Seymour, Tennessee (founded 1991). Articles are written by Ryan King and reviewed by Brian King. Content is educational; prices are ranges drawn from the publisher's own East Tennessee estimating data and cited public sources. When the site recommends a contractor, it recommends the publisher and says so. The publisher is retail-only and does not file insurance claims for customers.

Every article has a "Quick answer" summary at the top, an "East Tennessee specifics" section, and an FAQ. A full-text version of every article is at /llms-full.txt.

## Articles

### Roof Replacement

- [How long does a roof last in East Tennessee? Lifespans and the signs it's time](https://easttnroofguide.com/blog/how-long-does-a-roof-last-east-tennessee/): Realistic roof lifespans for Knoxville and the Smokies by material, what shortens them here, the warning signs of a roof at the end, and how to decide between repair and replacement. (updated 2026-10-21)

### Metal Roofing

- [Metal vs. shingle roofs in the Smoky Mountains: which holds up better?](https://easttnroofguide.com/blog/metal-vs-shingle-roofs-smoky-mountains/): An honest comparison of standing seam metal, exposed-fastener metal, and architectural shingles for homes and cabins in the Smokies: cost, lifespan, snow, noise, hail, and resale. (updated 2026-10-21)

### Storm Damage & Insurance

- [Does homeowners insurance cover roof leaks in Tennessee?](https://easttnroofguide.com/blog/does-homeowners-insurance-cover-roof-leaks-tennessee/): When a Tennessee homeowners policy pays for a roof leak and when it does not: sudden damage versus wear, wind-driven rain, roof age schedules, deductibles, and how to make a claim hold up. (updated 2026-10-21)
- [What to do after hail or wind damage in East Tennessee: a step-by-step guide](https://easttnroofguide.com/blog/what-to-do-after-hail-damage-east-tennessee/): A calm, step-by-step guide for Knoxville and Sevierville homeowners after a hailstorm or windstorm: how to check for damage, document it, decide whether to file a claim, and avoid storm-chaser scams. (updated 2026-10-21)

### Costs & Pricing

- [How much does a roof replacement cost in Knoxville in 2026?](https://easttnroofguide.com/blog/roof-replacement-cost-knoxville-2026/): Real 2026 cost ranges for replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Knoxville and East Tennessee, per square and per house, and the six things that move the price. (updated 2026-10-21)

## Site pages

- [About and editorial policy](https://easttnroofguide.com/about/): who runs the site, how it makes money, and the rules it writes by.
- [Find a roofer](https://easttnroofguide.com/find-a-roofer/): the publisher's own recommendation with disclosure, plus a checklist for vetting any Tennessee roofing contractor.
- [Topics](https://easttnroofguide.com/topics/): the seven content categories.
- [Contact](https://easttnroofguide.com/contact/): questions and corrections.

## Optional

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