Laminated or architectural shingles used to be rated as 30 year 40 year 50 year or lifetime.
Asphalt shingle 50 year warranty.
Asphalt roof shingles are the most common roofing material today in this country.
With product warranties only the material itself can be replaced at a prorated replacement cost.
If you re going to live in the house and enjoy all 50 years of those shingles then why not put on the longest possible roof that you could afford.
They use impressive sounding long term warranties to convince buyers that their shingles are the best and will last the longest.
The 3 main types of asphalt shingles and how to spot them product warranties don t cover labor.
Always check the warranty of the brand of shingle you plan to buy.
If you re not going to be enjoying it for 50 years then you may want to use more of a standard shingle which is going to go 20 25 years.
They compete over such features as the length of coverage algae resistance wind tolerance and whether the warranty can be transferred to a new owner.
As of january 1 2011 most of these shingles carry a limited lifetime warranty even though the shingles themselves have not changed.
Architectural shingles of 30 year or 50 year distinction should last as long as the warranty guarantees but make sure you buy the proper shingles for the weather conditions that will be plaguing your roof all year round.
Understanding an asphalt roof shingle warranty.
Dimensional asphalt shingles a more durable product come with a 50 year warranty.
However architectural shingles can have a durable lifetime of sticking to the roof for 30 to 50 years.