The average life expectancy of your roof at home can depend on the factors that take into consideration of a design of a roof and the climate it is located in. As well as the level of quality of installation of a roofing contractor and the material that give your roof a long life and also how much maintenance and care you put into your roof. However, you can usually determine the average lifespan of your roof based on the material that was used. One of the most expensive fixes on your home is the roof. The life expectancy of a roof can vary if you use a recommended high end material that can make your roof last longer.
Asphalt Shingles roofing material- about 15 to 18 years
Asphalt Shingles roofing material- about 24 to 30 years
Galvalume (metal) roofing material – about 30 to 45 years
Concrete Tile roofing material – about 35 to 50 years
Built-Up or Modified Bitumen roofing material – about 10 to 16 years
EPDM (rubber) roofing material – about 10 to 16 years
Although average lifespan estimates are based on the roofs “average” conditions. A lot of different factors contribute to a longer and or shorter lifespan on a roof. So take in to consiredation all the different types of roofing material and that each different roof’s life can vary. Sometimes it time can be significantly different from the average. Here’s are some factors of conditions that affect the lifespan of your roof:
The color of a roof – A dark roof will absorbs more heat that will shorten the lifespan.
An angle of the roof slope – Higher pitch roofs seem to last longer.
Orientation of a roofs surface – A roof slope that is facing south will get more sunlight.
Multiple-layer roof – A roof that is installed over an existing roof will have a shorter lifespan.
Quality of the roofing materials – Low cost roofing materials have a shorter life.
Installation of roof – Sloppy or improper installation will shortens roof life.
Attic ventilation – A attic that doesn’t have attic ventilation or poorly ventilated attic reduces the roof lifespan.
Trees near the roof – Tree branches that are over grown and rub on a roof. The acidity from all the leaf debris that build up on a roof can shortens its life.
Harsh weather or climate – Severe weather with both harsh cold winters and hot humid summers or swing in temperatures in 24-hrs. That can shorten the lifespan due to the expansion and contraction of the roofing materials.
The best way to see if you need to replace your roof at home is to call a roofing contractor that is a licensed professional expert roofing company. If you are looking in orange county, Atkins roofing one of the most sought after roofing companies in orange county has been around for 40 years. Owner Danny Atkins shares his knowledge and experience with his roofers so they can give the best result to there customers. We serve cities like; Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Bluebird Canyon, Brea, Capistrano Beach, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Cypress, Corona Del Mar, Dana point, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Placentia, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Rancho Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Silverado Canyon, Yorba Linda and MORE!. Call at 949-249-9259 for a quote today!