How long does a roof last on average?

The shelf life of roofing shingles is similar to that of almost anything else.Your roof has a lifespan because roofing shingles become less effective over time.

The rate at which they go bad depends on whether or not they are on your roof or in storage.

After a roofing project, there are usually some shingles left over.We usually give them to you because they match what you have on your roof, and it is a cheap way to replace damaged shingles.You can put your hands on shingles which match the roof you have right now.

If you want them to be there for you when you need them, be careful how you store them.

If you can, keep them in their original bundles.They are lined up to avoid sticking.If you take them out of their bundles, they will become one big block of asphalt that you can't pull apart without causing damage.They will become useless to you.

Store them in a dry place.Your shingles will be damaged by heat and humidity.A closet in your home is better than a garage or shed.

If you do this right, these shingles should last as long as the shingles on your roof right now.

shingles are exposed to all of the normal stressorsThey are losing granules in high winds.If you don't trim your trees back from your home, the trees will whisk across them and cause more loss.

They are already stuck where they need to be, so we don't care if they get a little closer.They are designed to be on your roof for most of the time.The lifespan of asphalt shingles is 15-20 years.If you want to make sure they aren't exposed to more stress than they have to be, you should go ahead and do everything you can.

If you have a tile roof, you can stack the extra roofing tiles in your garage and they will last indefinitely as long as nobody messes with them.We go ahead and allow you to keep any asphalt shingles that are left over from your project.