Your roof’s age may sound like a trivial thing, but it’s important for you, as a homeowner, to know it – and not because your roofer will give you a pop quiz. Here’s why it’s important to know your roof’s age, and how to determine it if you don’t.
All roofing systems have expected lifespans that vary between roofing types: standard asphalt shingle roofs are expected to last 20 to 30 years, metal roofs 50 years and tile and slate about 100 years. Your roof’s actual lifespan is affected by factors, such as wear and tear, local climate conditions and the roofer’s workmanship. Maintenance – or the lack of it – will also affect your roof’s lifespan.
Again, it may sound trivial, but the roof’s age is a key piece of information needed by roofers when finding ways to address a roofing problem. For example, fixing a roof that’s showing premature signs of aging, which is usually caused by manufacturing defects, will require a different approach compared to a roof that’s approaching the end of its service life. Also, repairs on a roof that’s older than its expected lifespan would be impractical. In this case, a roofer may recommend replacement instead.
The following are some of the ways to determine your roof’s age:
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