Tag Archives: Roofing Options

Why Don’t Shingle Materials Last as Long as They’re Rated?

man installing shingles

All roofing materials get rated and given age ranges. The problem is shingles’ age ranges don’t always account for factors that can age that roof faster. The question is, what are these factors and how long will your roof actually last? Life Expectancy of Shingles / Roofing Materials 15-30 years for asphalt shingles 20-50 years […]

New Roof: Overlay versus Tear Away

Damaged roof picture from a roofing inspection

A new roof is often one of the single most expensive, yet expected, repairs a homeowner will make. Yet many homeowners are not aware that, when replacing a roof, they will need to decide between two distinct options – whether to overlay shingles over their existing roof or tear away the old roof before laying […]