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by nicoburns 1840 days ago
This thread has loads of people talking about roofs lasting 50-100 years https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5575330/when...
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Yes, there are types of roofs that last a long time. Standing seam metal, slate, clay, concrete, and copper roofs all last a long time (50+ years). Asphalt shingles and EPDM flat roofs last 15-25, cedar shakes can last 30+ years.

The long lasting ones are substantially more expensive than asphalt shingles, 3x at a minimum.

My estimate is what home insurers use. Roofs can and do last longer.