The lifespan of your roof depends on many different factors – here are some of the most important aspects that influence roof longevity:
- The roofing material – some roofing materials are longer-lived than others. Plain, 3-tab asphalt shingles last around 20 years, architectural shingles live for 25-30 years, metal panels can stay on your building for around 30-50 years, while clay tiles can last for a century;
- The climate – your roof is continuously exposed to the elements, which means that the roofs in harsh climate areas need to withstand more beating from the weather than the roofs in milder climate zones;
- Care and maintenance – you can prolong the life of your roofing with regular maintenance and timely repairs. Ideally, roofs need to be cleaned and inspected professionally by Colorado Springs roofing company experts every six months and whatever fault is detected during the inspection needs to be corrected in a timely manner, before it aggravates;
- Roof sloping angle – high-pitched roofs usually last longer than flat roofs because ponding water does not affect them and snow will also slip downwards on the sides, without pressing hard and damaging the surface. However, you can also make sure that your flat roof stays strong by removing excess snow and regularly removing excess water from the surface.