HOW LONG YOUR ROOF WILL LAST
The normal life span of different types of roofing:
Tile roof covering: 50 years
Wood-shake roof covering: 25 years
Wood shingle roof covering: 25 years
Composition shingle roof: 20 years
Tar and gravel: 15 years
Sheet metal gutters, downspouts: 25 years
SOURCE: Property Inspection Service
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