How Often Should You Change Your Roof Insulation

You should get a roofing contractor to perform a roof inspection every year to see what condition your roof is in and tell you if it needs to be replaced.

How often should you change your roof insulation.

An average roof needs to be replaced after 15 50 years depending on the material used ventilation and climate factors like humidity heat and cold. You can expect architectural asphalt shingles to last a bit longer at an average of 25 to 30 years. Galvalume or metal roofing materials have an estimated lifespan of 30 to 45 years and concrete tile generally lasts between 30 and 50 years. Sometimes simply resetting the insulation fixes the problem but oftentimes it requires replacement.

This is an updated version of a story originally posted on oct. Foam insulation can settle after a year and may need to be replaced to keep it fluffy and insulating properly. Have you noticed your gas or electric bills creeping up every year. Proper attic insulation can help keep frozen precipitation from building up.

If you have an older home chances are the attic insulation is the same insulation that was installed when the house was built. Often these temperature changes signify shifted or rotted insulation in the attic letting ambient air into your home. Higher energy bills than usual. Most roofs with asphalt shingles will last an estimated 15 to 20 years.

Do you have icicles on your eaves and gutters or ice collecting on your roof.