- Definitely noticing this too... shingles seem thinner lately.
- Could be manufacturers tweaking formulas to save costs?
- Also, weather extremes seem harsher now—maybe roofs just can't keep up like they used to.
I've definitely noticed something similar. Had my roof redone about 5 years ago, and already seeing some curling edges and wear spots. My old shingles lasted nearly 20 years without much fuss.
"Could be manufacturers tweaking formulas to save costs?"
Honestly wouldn't surprise me... seems like everything these days is made to barely outlast the warranty. Weather might play a role too, but I'm leaning more toward cheaper materials being the culprit.
Had a similar experience myself. Bought my first house about 4 years ago, and the previous owner had just replaced the roof. Already noticing some granule loss and slight curling at the edges. Did some digging into it, and turns out manufacturers have been gradually reducing asphalt content in shingles to cut costs. Weather definitely contributes, but cheaper materials seem to be a big factor here... kinda frustrating when you're trying to budget long-term maintenance.
Yeah, noticing the same thing lately—had a property I manage get a new roof about five years ago, and it's already showing signs of wear. At first, I blamed it on weather patterns here (we get some pretty intense storms), but after chatting with a roofing contractor friend, he mentioned the same thing about shingles being made cheaper these days. Apparently, manufacturers are cutting corners with asphalt content and fillers to save costs.
He suggested looking into architectural shingles next time—bit pricier upfront but supposed to hold up better over time. Also mentioned something about proper attic ventilation reducing heat buildup and extending shingle life...might be worth checking out if you're seeing curling edges already.
Still, it's frustrating that you have to spend extra just to get decent quality these days. Makes budgeting for maintenance trickier than it should be.
Had the same issue a few years back—roof started curling way sooner than expected. Ended up installing ridge vents and soffit vents to improve attic airflow. Didn't solve everything, but definitely slowed down the wear. Might be worth a shot before shelling out for pricier shingles...
