Shingle Roof Life

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Shingle roof life.

Maximum wind uplift for most architectural shingle products is 110 mph. Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime limited warranty on your shingles and all qualifying gaf accessories. 15 to 18 years. Owens corning produces high quality asphalt coating asphalt sealants and adhesives for asphalt shingles.

Twenty five year shingles have a useful life of about eighteen to twenty years. The average lifespan of asphalt shingles ranges from 20 to 40 years depending on the manufacturer although many warranties only guarantee between 15 and 25 years. With a special installation method and roof frame bracing the wind uplift rating can be increased to 130 mph. We can even help you find a professional to install it.

This is the length of time the shingle would be expected to last in a perfect climate. Most architectural shingle roofs will last anywhere from 15 to 25 years depending on their environment. A wood shingle roof can last up to 30 years but requires annual upkeep. Below you ll find the average of each of the most commonly used materials.

Twenty year shingles do not usually last much longer than about fifteen years and may show signs of deterioration between ten and twelve years. Meticulously maintained wood shingle roofs can last for 50 years. 24 to 30 years. Cedar is the preferred choice for wood shingles also called shakes because it s rot and insect resistant.

Let owens corning help you determine when it is time for a new roof and then let us help you choose the shingles for your roof that are right for you. Metal 30 to 45 years. Roof shingles consist of a series of individual overlapping components that when laid together in rows or courses starting at the bottom edge of a roof form a barrier designed to repel water snow and ice. Experience the total owens corning roofing system and high quality roofing shingles.

Wood shingle roofs average about 25 to 30 years in longevity though longer lifespans are sometimes achieved in locations where the roof experiences mild conditions and remains free of debris. More importantly the lifespan of a shingle roof is greatly affected by the overall materials used.