Below you ll find the average of each of the most commonly used materials.
Asphalt roof longevity.
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.
Some shingle roofs may even last as long as 50 years.
That said there are several different kinds of asphalt shingles as well as other roofing materials to consider when estimating longevity of a particular roofing system.
35 to 50 years.
Asphalt roofing still dominates the us roofing industry and is expected to reach 1 5 billion square meters by 2025.
Asphalt shingles the most common type of roofing material sold today are installed on more than 80 of new homes because they re affordable averaging 70.
Fiberglass shingles are more.
The longevity of an asphalt roof and what it can improve it posted on september 28 2018 september 26 2018 by david even though asphalt shingle roofing systems have a poor reputation for being the least durable roofing systems on the market they are still among the most popular.
The average life span of asphalt shingles is about 20 years.
Most shingle roofing manufactures offer a range of products in different weights and different life expectancies.
As follows are the key factors at play.
A typical asphalt shingle roof will last anywhere from 15 to 25 years before requiring replacement.
Some varieties of asphalt shingles are manufactured to resemble tile wood cedar shakes or slate while providing more benefits than these other roofing materials.
24 to 30 years.
The longevity of any asphalt shingle though is determined by the construction quality and shingle thickness.
Right off the bat.
Composite asphalt shingles can be expected to last 15 to 40 years depending on the quality of the materials chosen.
Asphalt shingles last 15 to 30 years.
15 to 18 years.
Climate the perennial weather in the area where the roof is located impacts shingle life the most.
30 to 45 years.
More importantly the lifespan of a shingle roof is greatly affected by the overall materials used.
Some last longer while others retire earlier.
The modern asphalt shingles are composed of fiberglass mat asphalt and mineral granules.