Some roofing materials can be extremely resilient, while others will only last for a few years at best. Depending on the construction of the roof, the quality of the materials and the quality of the workmanship, however, even the cheapest asphalt shingle roof can sometimes outlast a more expensive metal or wood shake roof, especially if the latter are not installed according to the correct guidelines for the local climate.
Typically, it’s said that asphalt shingles can last anything from 10 to 20 years, while composite asphalt is a more advanced type of material that can last even longer. Wood shakes are next with some well-designed installations lasting more than 30 years, while metal and concrete can easily require 50-75 years before showing signs of serious degradation. Finally, synthetic and natural slate will last the longest, with the latter being known to last well over 100 years. It is important to hire professional, local, and experienced roofers, like CLC Roofing Inc., to improve the longevity of your roof.
Of course, as we have mentioned before, a lot of factors can decide whether or not your roof will last longer. If, for instance, the roof you own is poorly chosen for the area, you might have a highly flammable wooden roof burn down in a very dry region like Colorado. However, a dependable metal roof chosen in the same region can often last even longer than normal, due to the low humidity levels.
CLC Roofing inc. is a member of the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association, with offices in Fort Worth, Coppell and South Lake TX. CLC offers complete residential and commercial roofing services. We have been locally owned and operated by Chad Cross since 1999. CLC is certified at the highest levels in the roofing industry. Roofing services offered include complete tear-offs and replacements, along with roofing repairs, claim help, gutters, skylights, and more. CLC Roofing serves all of Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County and the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
