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Storm Damage Roof Savers Foley AL

Storm Damage Roof Savers Foley AL Foley, Alabama is often a target of severe storms, especially during the months of March to May. The intense weather conditions can bring large hail and damaging winds, and your roof is your first line of defense against these elements. Thus, your roof sustains

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New Construction Roofers Brunswick GA

New Construction Roofers Brunswick GA If you are constructing a new house or building, it is important to select the right roofing products, systems, and designs to use and install. As your first line of defense against nature’s elements, you want your roof to be durable and reliable. At the

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4 Benefits of Metal Roofing Foley AL

4 Benefits of Metal Roofing Foley AL Do you like your current roof material? It may be time for an upgrade, but is going shingle or tile the right decision for your home? Metal roofing Foley AL might be the answer for you, and you just don’t know it yet.

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Different Types of Residential Foley Roofing

Different Types of Residential Foley Roofing Roofs come in many shapes and sizes depending on the residential roofing home. Most people just consider that roofs are made differently depending on the size of the home it’s built for, but when it comes time to replace your roof, there are a

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Homeowners with wood shake roofs should expect them to last about 30 years, while fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and asphalt shingle/composition roofs last about 20 years, the NAHB found. Climate and weather conditions, such as snow, hail and hurricanes, can cut the life span of all types of roofs.
Replacing a residential roof is a labor-intensive project and, depending on the type of roof, could take anywhere from a one day to a few days or more depending on the size and complexity. The time involved is substantially affected by the weather, as well.

Here are some common estimates to take into consideration for how often to replace a residential or commercial roof:

  • Composition Shingles: 12-20 years.
  • Asphalt Shingles: 15-30 years.
  • Wood Shingles: 20-25 years.
  • Rubber Roofs: 30-50 years.
  • Metal Roofs: 50-75 years.
Potential signs that your roof may need to be replaced:
  • Shingle edges are curled or shingle tabs are cupped. …
  • Bald spots where granules are missing.
  • Cracked shingles. …
  • Your roof is at least 20 years old; while many shingles today are produced for durability, many factors can accelerate the aging of shingles.