Why don't they just put a material that will last indefinitely on buildings/homes?
2007-08-21 06:51:47 · 8 answers · asked by It's the hair 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Nothing lasts forever. Metal might be best, but its expensive and really doesn't go with many homes. Slate and tile is very expensive, but they do break. Shingles are relatively inexpensive, and are perfectly fine if you do not have to worry about hurricanes. There are different grades. Architectural, or dimensional, shingles properly installed (ventilated attic is important) can last upwards of 30 years. Not a bad deal.
2007-08-21 12:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by jason m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tile roofs require stronger framing than asphalt shingles. If the house originally had asphalt shingles most of the time the roof structure would have to be reinforced to support the tile. This is an added expense most home owners do not want to take. In moderate climates an asphalt shingle roof will last about fifteen years on the south and west sides, twenty years on the north and east. The cost of a new asphalt shingle roof every fifteen years is not a real inconvenience.
2007-08-21 08:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do surgeons recommend surgury? Because it's what they do. Seriously, long-lived roofing material costs more. Is it cheaper over a lifetime? Absolutely! Now keep in mind that many people only stay in there homes for an average of 7 years and they are unwilling to make an investment for the future owner. Myself, I just put on asphalt shingles, but.....they are guaranteed for my lifetime. However, the catch is that I got the shingles at a great price. Otherwise, I was seriously considering metal roofing, since I have little doubt that they will bury me in the back yard someday. We are all price sensitive.
2007-08-21 06:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jim N 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tile roofs require stronger framing than asphalt shingles. If the residence on the commencing up had asphalt shingles specially the roof shape could desire to could desire to be bolstered to help the tile. it is an extra value lots homeowners do no longer desire to take. In gentle climates an asphalt shingle roof will very final approximately fifteen years on the south and west sides, 2 many years on the north and east. the cost of a clean asphalt shingle roof each fifteen years isn't an extremely inconvenience.
2016-10-08 23:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asphalt shingles are currently the longest lasting, cost effective roofing material on the market. Besides the roofing industry will never invest heavily in trying to find a product that will hurt their repeat business.
2007-08-21 06:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Justin K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is the most common material there made out of, you can get 20 year or 30 year shingles, life exp, or if your roof is strong enough to support tiles, [weigh,s 500 to 700 lbs, or more]
compared to 100 lbs for shingles,
cheaper, with stands wind better,
2007-08-21 06:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have such material the problem is most people dont want to spend 20k for a roof ,espically when they figure they will eventually move
2007-08-21 06:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becaues it is less work. And the cheap material prices work for them, but they charge you an arm and a leg for it.
2007-08-21 07:38:12 · answer #8 · answered by Queen T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋