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When choosing the roofing material for your roof, take the roofing material’s lifespan into account because this determines how long your roof will last before having to be replaced, and that impacts long term cost.

Roofing style, materials, and the climate in the area where the home is located are amongst the factor that affect a roof’s lifespan. Selecting roofing products with nearly the same lifespans will avoid piece by piece repairs over a ten to fifteen year period. Generally, roofing materials last for about twenty years. That is if the roof has been maintained properly and there has been no significant damage to the roof from the weather. Some materials have a lifespan of up to 50 years while some others last as little as 10 years. Here are some of the common roofing materials and their lifespans.

The average lifespan of asphalt roofing is from 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance. Because of the low cost of the materials and the ease of repairs asphalt roofing materials are one of the most common types of roofing materials used throughout the nation.

Fiberglass roofing lasts between 15 and 20 years. Fiberglass roofing  requires little maintenance and can be manufactured in many different colors and styles to give the homeowner the desired look. Roofs made from this material are water resistant and mold resistant.

Many homes in the northeastern portion of the nation use wooden shakes and shingles. These roofing materials will generally last for about 15 to 20 years and could last for as many as 30 years if the shakes and shingles are well maintained.

With an average lifespan of 40 to 75 years, slate roofing materials are amongst the longest lasting roofing products.

Metal roofing can last nearly 50 years. Metal roofing products come in a wide variety of different colors, finishes, and styles to resemble other types of roofing materials such as tiles or wooden shingles. These roofing products are nearly impervious to weather and can be installed over the current roof.

A less well known option is rubber roofing. It’s easy to install, to maintain, and it lasts a long time. It can be a single sheet cut to fit the roof or shingles. The very first rubber roof ever installed was in Wisconsin in 1980. It’s still going strong after nearly 30 years.

Roofing materials come in many varieties and styles. Pick the one that’s right for you.