Get The Right Roofing Material
When a homeowner makes a selection of a roofing material, they should, consider the roofing material’s lifespan because this dictates the overall lifespan of the roof, and that impacts long term cost.
A roof’s lifespan depends on a number of factors, including roofing style, materials and the climate in the area where the home is located. It’s generally best to select roofing products that have nearly the same lifespan to avoid piece by piece repairs throughout a ten to fifteen year period. In most cases, roofing materials last for about twenty years. That is if the roof has been maintained properly and there has been no significant damage to the roof from the weather. Some materials have a lifespan of as much as 50 years while some others last only 10 years. Here is a list of some common roofing materials along with lifespans.
A properly maintained asphalt roof will last between 15 and 20 years. Because of the low cost of the materials and the ease of repairs asphalt roofing materials are one of the most common types of roofing materials used throughout the nation.
Fiberglass roofing lasts between 15 and 20 years. Fiberglass roofing requires little maintenance and can be manufactured in many different colors and styles to give the homeowner the desired look. Fiberglass roofs resist water and mold because they don’t have organic components.
Many homes in the northeastern portion of the nation use wooden shakes and shingles. These roofing materials will generally last between 15 and 20 years and could last for as many as 30 years if the shakes and shingles are well maintained.
With an average lifespan of 40 to 75 years, slate roofing materials are amongst the longest lasting roofing products.
Metal roofing lasts nearly 50 years. Metal roofs come in a variety of colors, finishes and styles, and can even resemble tiles and wooden shingles. These roofing products are nearly indestructible from weather and can be installed over the current roof.
A less well known option is rubber roofing. It’s easy to install, to maintain, and it lasts a long time. It comes as a roll or as individual shingles. The very first rubber roof ever installed was in Wisconsin in 1980. It’s still doing its job after nearly 30 years.
Roofing materials come in many varieties and styles. Pick the one that’s right for you.
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