{"id":236720,"date":"2022-02-05T18:05:52","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T01:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/?p=236720"},"modified":"2022-02-08T18:14:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T01:14:07","slug":"how-long-los-angeles-roof-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/blog\/how-long-los-angeles-roof-last\/","title":{"rendered":"The Typical Lifespan Of Rooftops In Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Guardian Roofs, we believe in offering you the best solutions when it comes to your Los Angeles roof. Our expert workmanship and excellent service prove why we are the number one roofing contractors in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

We all know that installing a new roof can be expensive, but it\u2019s also something you won’t do too often. Most systems will last 30-40 years with proper care and maintenance.<\/p>\n

The lifespan of your roof is also dependent on things such as environmental conditions, exposure to the elements, and the quality of your roof\u2019s installation<\/a>. Living in Los Angeles means that your roof is regularly exposed to things such as heatwaves, severe winds, drought, and more. These environmental conditions can significantly impact the lifespan of your rooftop and lead to its accelerated degradation.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how long your roof type typically lasts in Los Angeles:<\/p>\n

\"Asphalt<\/p>\n

Asphalt Shingle Roofing<\/h2>\n

Asphalt shingle roofing<\/a> is one of the most common roofing materials in the Los Angeles area. It is a popular option due to it being relatively cheap and easy to install. However, their lifespan can be anywhere between 10-30 years. Prolonged sun exposure and extreme heat temperatures can cause your asphalt shingles to curl, crack and crumble, which can reduce the lifespan of your rooftop.<\/p>\n

Wood Shake and Shingle Roofing<\/h2>\n

Wood shakes and shingle roofing<\/a> is one of the most aesthetically pleasing roof material options. This roofing material can last between 25-30 years. However, your wood shake and shingle roof can last up to 50 years with meticulous maintenance. These wooden panels work great in moderate climates but are not a great option for areas with seasonal forest fires, like Los Angeles. Because of the city’s regular heatwaves and high temperatures, your roofing materials are likely to dry out, crack and curl as a result.<\/p>\n

Tile Roofing<\/h2>\n

Tile roofing<\/a> can add a pleasant, tailored aesthetic to your home. The tiles are made from terracotta clay, ceramics, or concrete. When properly maintained, your tile roof can last you about 100 years. However, homeowners with tile roofs need to be on the lookout for cracking tiles, especially in areas with sweltering climates, like Los Angeles. Tile roofs also do not do well with a lot of foot traffic.<\/p>\n

Guardian Roofs’ Leading Roofing Specialists<\/h2>\n

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more reliable roofing company than Guardian Roofs<\/a>. With years of experience in the roofing industry, we have the knowledge and skill necessary for a perfect Los Angeles roof installation. Give us a call today to get started on your new rooftop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At Guardian Roofs, we believe in offering you the best solutions when it comes to your Los Angeles roof. Our expert workmanship and excellent service prove why we are the number one roofing contractors in Los Angeles. We all know that installing a new roof can be expensive, but it\u2019s also something you won’t do […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":236722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"How Long Your Roofing Is Likely To Last In Los Angeles | Guardian Roofs","_seopress_titles_desc":"A variety of factors determines the lifespan of your roof. Let\u2019s take a look at which roofs last the longest in Los Angeles and thus be easier on your pockets.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30,52,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-236720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-los-angeles","category-roofing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236720\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/236722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=236720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guardianroofs.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=236720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}