How old is your roof, really?
Most homeowners have no idea when their roof was last replaced. This guide walks every way to find out — building permits, county records, the previous owner, and material-specific wear patterns — plus what each answer means for your insurance, sale price, and replacement timing.
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Everything we know about roof age.
Four guides covering how to find your roof's age, how long each material actually lasts, and the ten signs that mean it's time to replace.
How Old Is My Roof?
Most homeowners have no idea when their roof was last replaced. Here are the five reliable ways to find out, ranked by how much you can trust each one — plus a free AI estimate that reads your roof from current satellite imagery.
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Manufacturers advertise 25-50 year warranties. Real-world lifespan is closer to 60% of that. Here's what each shingle grade actually delivers, and the climate variables that determine where you land.
READ GUIDE →Roof age · MetalHow Long Does a Metal Roof Last?
Metal roofs outlast asphalt by a factor of two to four — but the lifespan range across metal types is enormous, from 40 years for cheap exposed-fastener steel to 100+ years for copper and zinc.
READ GUIDE →Roof age · End of life10 Signs Your Roof Needs Replacement
A roof rarely fails all at once. It tells you for years before the leak starts. These are the ten signs that mean you're on borrowed time, ranked by severity.
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