Citizens relies on the experience and expertise of the trained professional to determine the overall condition of the roof and to identify any deficiencies.
Remaining useful life of a roof.
While many types of roofs last longer than 15 years some can hold up well for 50 years or longer barring a serious storm or a large fallen tree.
Not surprisingly cheaper roofing materials won.
Wood shingles and shakes.
Roof shingles are available in asphalt compositions which are covered in crushed stone.
For example the remaining useful life of a roof with a pvc membrane that was installed approximately seven years ago and was poorly maintained might be approximately ten years.
The average life of roofing asphalt and fiberglass shingles.
The remaining useful life of building components and systems is noted in a property condition assessment and is used to help calculate expected short and long term capital expenses required to maintain a property.