Roofing manufacturers label and sell their shingles as twenty twenty five or thirty year shingles.
Lifespan of dimensional shingle roof.
The expected lifespan of an architectural asphalt shingle roof often called a dimensional shingle roof is 24 to 30 years in florida with an average of 27 years.
There are a variety of factors that affect the lifespan of your roof including climate roof design installation and material.
24 to 30 years.
Metal 30 to 45 years.
Over the 15 20 year lifespan of your roof the price difference between the dimensional and 3 tab shingles is minimal.
Asphalt shingles are easy to install last anywhere from 10 to 50 years depending on the type and are less expensive than other roofing materials such as slate tile and metal.
Asphalt shingles architectural.
You ll pay 250 to 600 per square for a wood shingle roof and warranties run up to 30 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.
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Below you ll find the average of each of the most commonly used materials.
The life expectancy of shingles is affected by both the pitch slope of the roof and the weather.
A wood shingle roof should be inspected annually and any split shingles should be promptly replaced.
More importantly the lifespan of a shingle roof is greatly affected by the overall materials used.
Asphalt shingles 3 tab.
15 to 18 years.
Gaf premium asphalt shingles.
Expected lifespan of a premium shingle roof is anywhere from 20 to 30 years depending on the environment.
Fiberglass shingles are more.
This is the length of time the shingle would be expected to last in a perfect.
Architectural shingles start with a heavier mat base than a standard 3 tab shingle typically fiberglass that has been coated with asphalt.
Multiple layers are then overlapped and laminated together to create the distinctive texture.
Hot summers and harsh winters will reduce the life of the shingle.
If you are like most people your home is your largest financial asset.
415 year windproven limited wind warranty on timberline hdz shingles requires the use of gaf starter strips roof deck protection ridge cap shingles and leak barrier or attic ventilation.