Traditional roof coverings don’t last that long. Common asphalt shingles only last 15-30 years at best when professionally installed and regularly maintained. Not only are traditional asphalt shingles short-lived, but they also don’t help you with your utility bill. There are more energy-efficient roofs today.
If you’re looking for a long-lasting roof for your home in Colorado, look for one that’s made of durable materials. A durable roof is one that’s resistant to the elements and insects. Of course, a long-lasting roof starts with a professional installation, and is one that’s regularly maintained.
What Makes a Roof Last a Long Time
Professional Installation: A factor that some folks don’t consider when researching the longest-lasting roof for Colorado is professional installation. A roofer can install an expensive, high-end roof for you, but if it isn’t installed correctly, it won’t last as long as it should. That’s why a long-lasting roof in Colorado starts with a professional installation.
Highly Resistant: A long-lasting roof is also one that’s resistant to strong winds, driving rain, pounding hail, heavy snow, pesky insects, mold, rot, solar UV, etc. A roof made from durable materials, materials made to withstand and resist these elements, will last the longest.
Regular Maintenance: Another long-lasting roof factor is regular maintenance. Over time, strong winds can cause materials to become loose or, worse, tear from your house. Hail can also cause significant damage to your roof. To keep your asphalt shingle roof lasting as long as possible, inspect it for loose or missing materials and repair them. For these reasons and more, the longest-lasting roof in Colorado is one that’s regularly maintained.
Durable Materials: Highly durable roofing materials also play a big part in a long-lasting roof. For example, natural wood shake isn’t nearly as durable as metal. Wood is susceptible to rot and insects. Metal, on the other hand, isn’t. Fiberglass isn’t as durable as rock. Rock slate will take a lot more abuse from hail than traditional asphalt shingles, which have a fiberglass foundation.
The Longest-Lasting Roof Contenders
Traditional Asphalt Shingles: Among the shortest-lasting roofs in Colorado are traditional asphalt roofing shingles. This is partly due to having a fiberglass foundation. Mid-grade shingles often last only 15 to 30 years. Although Class-4 impact-rated, traditional asphalt shingles are not nearly as resistant to hail as metal roofs, including standing seam.
Wood Shingles and Shake: Natural wood shingles and shakes last slightly longer. This roof, when professionally installed and regularly maintained, should last between 30 and 50 years. They must regularly be treated against insects, mold, rot, rain, snow, and fire.
Clay Roofing Tiles: Clay roofing tiles usually last longer than natural shake, with a lifespan of 50 years or more. Oddly enough, although they are more resistant to many factors, including hail and insects, they’re susceptible to breakage during installation and maintenance.
Concrete Roofing Tiles: Perhaps needless to say, concrete roofing tiles are more durable than clay. Concrete tiles are thicker and stronger than clay tiles. Therefore, they resist hail and strong winds better. When professionally installed and maintained, your new concrete tile roof can last 50+ years.
Stone-Coated Steel Shingles and Shake: Steel is among the longest-lasting roofs for Colorado. That’s because it’s among the more durable. In fact, you can expect your new stone-coated steel shake or shake roof to last 70 years or more. Steel is highly resistant to strong winds, driving rain, pounding hail, and fire.
Standing Seam: Like stone-coated steel, a standing seam metal roof is also highly resistant to all sorts of factors, including fire, strong winds, hail, rain, insects, the sun, and more. A standing seam roof is also the coolest and most energy-efficient, saving you money on your utility bill.
Slate: Made from natural rock, a new slate roof can last 100 years or more when correctly installed and regularly maintained. This is because slate is highly resistant to hail, snow, insects, etc. Slate is very heavy, however. Most homes in Colorado need modifications to their roof deck to support the weight of rock slate.
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