Blistered cracked or curled shingles any shingle that shows these signs has reached the end of their useful life.
Roof end of life.
Indeed while it may seem old if it was built well it could last another twenty years.
Virtually every home inspection report that i have reviewed in the past twenty years states that something is past its useful life the roof the furnace the hot water heater the dishwasher.
This is a more extreme sign that you should be really concerned about.
High end metal roofing 22 to 24 gauge is popular in northern regions due to its ability to send.
This doesn t mean that your architectural roof will start collapsing after 20 years.
If there is sunlight coming through your roof it means that your roof has deep cracks in it.
Tile roofing is made of either concrete or clay and comes in different shapes and textures.
If a shingle roof lasts 30 years we tell the homeowners that they really got their money s worth.
Tile roofing is typically stronger than shingle and is considered to have a life expectancy of 30 years.
At the cheaper end you ll find thinner metals 26 to 29 gauge with a lifespan of 20 to 25 years.
After two decades your roofing materials are simply too aged and deteriorated from michigan weather to properly protect your home from the elements.
Asphalt shingle roofing is designed to last about 20 years with a few surviving beyond that.