There are many factors that can affect the long-term service life of your asphalt shingle roof, including but not limited to, the following: thermal cycling, the quality of the roof installation, the shingle quality, the directional orientation of the shingles and the roof design. Exterior Building Solutions, one of the top roofing contractors in our area, explains more:

1. Thermal Cycling – This term describes the process that happens when roofs get hot during the day and cold at the night. During the day, all the roof components expand because of the heat, including the asphalt shingles. During the night, all the roof components contract. Shingles also shrink when they age. Combined with thermal cycling, this can cause shingles to split.
2. Installation Quality – The quality of the roof installation has a big effect on a roof’s service life. Installation mistakes make your roof more vulnerable to water damage. Fortunately, as the leading residential roofing service in our area, you can count on us for a perfect roof installation. We always strictly follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when installing roofs.
3. Directional Orientation – Exposure to sunlight will cause shingles to deteriorate over time. That’s why sections of the roof that face south and southwest will tend to age more than other roof sections. Areas of your roof that face prevailing winds also tend to deteriorate quicker.
4. Shingle Quality – High-quality shingles use better materials, which is why they will resist weathering better than low-quality shingles. Exterior Building Solutions uses only the best shingles on the market because our customers deserve nothing less.
5. Roof Design – Roofs with steeper pitches shed water faster, which can help reduce the risk of leaks and ice dams. However, roofs with design features that block drainage or cause runoff to slow down have an increased risk for leaks. Large and unbroken expanses of roof also experience more thermal cycling than roofs with valleys, hips and dormers.

You can rely on us for all of your residential or commercial roof installation projects because of our many years of experience and our customer-focused service. We make sure that every customer we work for is 100% satisfied with the results of their home improvement project. Call us at (314) 470-8783 to learn more about our services and products. We serve St. Louis and nearby areas in Missouri.