When installed correctly a typical standing seam metal roof will last anywhere from 30 to 50 years.
How long should a 30 year roof last.
Fiber cement will give you about 25 years.
You ll pay 250 to 600 per square for a wood shingle roof and warranties run up to 30 years.
Tab single roofs may only last 10 years whereas premium shingles can last up to 30.
The lifespan of a 30 year roof can be 30 years or 3 decades or it can last for significantly less time if you experience a disaster like a fire major hailstorm tornado or a hurricane.
Typically a 30 year roof will last on average 12 15 years in more extreme climates such as we have here in texas.
But how can this be you say.
While clay tiles are available in a host of earthy colors.
25 year roofs lasting 9 12 years on average.
These last about 20 years but the premium brands can go up to 50.
Replacing those in patches is an easier job than replacing your whole roof.
Asphalt tile roofs tend to last anywhere from 15 to 25 years.
On the longer end of the scale metal lasts 40 to 80 years according to the international association of certified home inspectors.
Clay tile roofs can last 50 years or longer.
And architectural asphalt which is thicker holds for about 30 years as does cedar shake.