Shingle Roof Life Expectancy

Print it out and use it to assess the life expectancy of any roof when buying a new home or planning for future roof replacement needs in your own home.

Shingle roof life expectancy.

This is the length of time the shingle would be expected to last in a perfect. Longevity depends on the climate of an area the way the original installation was handled and whether ongoing care and maintenance have been part of a regular routine. Wood shingles and shakes wood roofing has a target lifetime of 30 years but it can last much longer under moderate weather conditions. Hot summers and harsh winters will reduce the life of the shingle.

The metal roofing alliance gives a life expectancy of at least 40 to 60 years. Roofing manufacturers label and sell their shingles as twenty twenty five or thirty year shingles. The life expectancy of your roof depends factors that include the roof design and the climate you live in as well as the quality of installation and long term care. The life expectancy of shingles is affected by both the pitch slope of the roof and the weather.

Metal roofs are attractive durable and can last up to 70 years. The average lifespan of a shingle roof is based on a number of factors. Metal the international association of certified home inspectors projects metal roofing to last between 40 to 80 years. Metal roofing runs the gamut of price and quality starting around 115 per square for standing seam panels in aluminum or steel.

A typical asphalt shingle roof will last anywhere from 15 to 25 years before requiring replacement.