"Maybe it's not just weight, but cheaper materials overall?"
Could be partly true, but have you considered installation quality? I've seen shingles from the same batch last 15+ years on one roof and barely hit 7 on another. Sometimes it's ventilation issues or improper nailing techniques that cause premature wear. Not saying materials haven't changed—just that there might be more factors at play here than we realize...
Good points about installation, but honestly, I think climate changes might be a bigger factor than we realize. I've noticed roofs in my area wearing out quicker after we've had a few years of harsher storms and hotter summers. Even properly installed shingles can struggle if they're constantly battered by extreme weather. Maybe it's a combo of cheaper materials, installation shortcuts, and tougher conditions overall...
Yeah, I've been wondering about this too. Just bought my first house last year, and already noticing some shingles looking rough after just one summer storm season. Is there a way to prep roofs better for extreme weather, or is this just the new normal...?
Had the same issue when I bought my place a couple years ago... found out later that not all shingles are created equal. Upgrading to impact-resistant shingles and making sure they're installed properly can really help handle extreme weather. Worth checking into if storms are common in your area.
Yeah, shingles today can be hit or miss. I've seen roofs barely last 10 years because folks went cheap or the install was rushed. Had a customer last spring who thought he got a great deal on shingles, but after one nasty hailstorm, his roof looked like it'd been through a war zone. Impact-resistant shingles aren't just marketing hype—they genuinely hold up better. Spending a bit more upfront saves headaches down the road.
