May 8, 2026

How Long Does an Austin Roof Actually Last? (And the 5 Things That Cut Its Life in Half)

Ask ten roofers how long an asphalt shingle roof lasts and you’ll get ten different answers. The boxes say thirty years. The salesman says forty. Your neighbor swears he’s been on the same roof since the Bush administration. Here in Austin, the real answer is somewhere between fifteen and twenty-two years, and that’s only if …

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