How Long Should A Shingle Roof Last

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How long should a shingle roof last.

Biannually if possible you should check your roof for any place where tiles are missing or disturbed. That said standing seam metal roof will last well over 50 years without problems if installed properly and with the seamless 24ga coated steel. Where i live in south dakota the average asphalt shingle roof will last an average of 7 10 years because of quick temperature changes and hail. As long as you maintain your roof and repair damaged shingles you can extend the life of a composite shingle roof 10 15 years.

Touching up problem areas with sealant can help as well but in most cases don t expect a wood roof to last more than 20 or 30 years. Tab single roofs may only last 10 years whereas premium shingles can last up to 30. Asphalt tile roofs tend to last anywhere from 15 to 25 years. The pitch or slope of the roof also affects how long asphalt shingles last.

Tile and slate roofing. A wood shingle roof should be inspected annually and any split shingles should be promptly replaced. Replacing those in patches is an easier job than replacing your whole roof. Tile roofing is especially popular in the south and west and is an extremely durable material.

When roofs have a low slope water snow leaves and other debris are left sitting on the shingles longer.