Okay I'm only up to part two and I'm off schedule already. Forgive me , I live a busy life. 2. Roofing problems As a home inspector we are constantly evaluating roofs. Last year I helped author an excellent textbook on roofing for Kaplan Professional schools. The book covers many aspects of roof inspection and was many chapters and pages but I will be less wordy here. If a roof is asphalt shingles for the most part expect a life expectancy of 17-25 years. The thicker they are the more likely they might make it that long. Wood shingles rarely go much over 25 years (7 comments)
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