At the lower end are shingles costing 70 per square in roofing terms.
How long do t lock roofs last.
Not surprisingly cheaper roofing materials won t last as long as more expensive types and the price range is quite broad.
Aside from the weakening of the product created by the manufacturer there are many other issues that now stem from having a t lock roof.
Roofs slate copper and tile roofs can last more than 50 years.
They were the best in the market when they first came out decades ago.
But how can this be you say.
It had the best roofing technology at that time with capacity to resist strong winds.
Typically a 30 year roof will last on average 12 15 years in more extreme climates such as we have here in texas.
With proper installation you can expect a 25 to 40 years lifespan from a ribbed metal roof with exposed fasteners.
T lock shingles looked like the letter t and interlocked with one another on the roof.
A ribbed metal panel roofing system featuring concealed fasteners will offer a longer lifespan ranging from 30 to 50 years depending on the environment.
Homeowners with wood shake roofs should expect them to last about 30 years while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and.
For example repairing t lock shingles isn t much of an option as replacement shingles simply aren t available anymore.