The life expectancy of your roof depends on several factors: the type of roofing, the quality of the material and the weather conditions to which it is exposed. With regular maintenance and normal exposure to the elements, a roof can last anywhere from 10 to 100 years.
Common roofing materials such as built-up roofs typically last 12 to 20 years, metal roofs 15 to 40 years, wood shingles 10 to 40 years, asphalt shingles 15 to 20 years, and specialty materials such as slate up to 100 years under good conditions.
Leaks begin as small cracks in the roofing material that may not be visible; water may collect in an adjacent area. A close inspection of the roof may be required to detect such damage.
A certified roofing contractor like Future Roof & Restoration may be called in to prevent further damage to the roof or injury to the homeowner if they attempt to inspect the roof themselves. A roof inspection should be performed annually because constant exposure to the elements such as sun, heat, rain, snow, hail, wind and cold can damage roofing materials. A certified roofing contractor knows what to look for.
A roof and sub-roof system should be properly vented to prevent overheating and moisture buildup, two factors that can lead to premature roof collapse.
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