The number on the shingle package is the best case. What your roof actually gets depends on the material, how well it was installed, how the attic is ventilated, and, in North Texas, how many hailstorms it sees. Here is what to expect and how to tell when yours is close to done.
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Typical lifespans by material
Why North Texas roofs fall short
Heat and hail do most of the damage here.
Heat. Summer attic temperatures can climb well past the outside air on a 100-degree day. If the attic is poorly ventilated, the shingles cook from underneath, dry out and crack years early.
Hail. One storm can end a roof's life no matter how new it is. Hail bruises the shingle and cracks the fiberglass mat inside it. From the ground it looks fine. A season or two later it starts leaking. Many DFW roofs are replaced after a hail claim long before they reach their rated age.
Wind. Strong gusts lift shingles along ridges, rakes and edges and break the seal strip that holds them down. Once a shingle has been lifted, it is more likely to go in the next storm.
Signs it is time to plan a replacement
One of these by itself does not always mean a new roof. Several together usually do.
What you can do to get the most years out of it
When to call
If your roof is getting up in years or a storm has been through since it was last checked, a free inspection will tell you where it stands. We will photograph every slope, show you what we find, and tell you whether you are looking at a repair, a replacement or an insurance claim. We are in Justin at (855) 741-ROOF.