Maybe it’s our wild freeze-thaw cycles up here, but even with good flashing, bad shingles can still make a mess.
That’s exactly what I’m worried about. I just bought my place last year and the inspector said the shingles were “fine for now,” but after this winter, I’m already seeing some edges curling. Not sure if it’s just age or if the brand matters more than I thought. I get that flashing is important, but if the shingles themselves can’t handle the weather swings, it feels like you’re fighting a losing battle.
Has anyone actually had luck with a certain type of shingle in places where the temps bounce all over? Or is it just normal to expect to replace them every 10-15 years up north? I’m not looking to redo my roof every decade if I can help it...
Yeah, those freeze-thaw cycles are brutal. I’m up north too and my shingles started curling after just a few rough winters—felt like they aged a decade overnight. I’ve heard some folks swear by architectural shingles over the basic 3-tab ones, but honestly, even the “good” brands seem to struggle with our weather swings. Not sure if anyone’s actually getting 20+ years up here unless they’re super lucky or baby their roof. Anyone else notice certain colors or brands holding up better? Or is it just wishful thinking...
I hear you on the weather—mine started looking rough after just two winters. I went with architectural shingles thinking they’d last longer, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re that much better in our climate. Maybe a bit less curling, but still not what I hoped for.
I’ve noticed the darker shingles seem to fade and crack faster, at least on my street. Not sure if it’s the sun or just the brand I picked. My neighbor has lighter gray ones and his look a bit better, but he’s also out there every spring checking for loose tabs and patching stuff up. I guess some of it comes down to luck and how much time you want to spend up there.
It’s kind of a letdown when you buy into the “30-year shingle” thing and then see them aging in five. At this point, I’m just hoping to get ten years before I have to think about replacing them again.
Same here, I was kinda surprised how fast the “good” shingles started looking tired. Mine are a medium brown and after three years, you can already spot a few spots where they’re curling up at the edges. I thought about going darker but now I’m glad I didn’t. I actually went up there last month just to check things out and realized how thin they feel compared to what my parents had on their old house—maybe they just don’t make them like they used to? Not sure if it’s the weather or just the way new shingles are made now.
I actually went up there last month just to check things out and realized how thin they feel compared to what my parents had on their old house—maybe they just don’t make them like they used to?
That’s been my experience too. The shingles on my place from the early 2000s felt way sturdier than the newer ones I put on a few years back. I wonder if it’s partly because manufacturers are trying to cut costs or maybe it’s some new “eco-friendly” material that just doesn’t hold up as well? Out of curiosity, did you notice if your attic gets hotter now with the thinner shingles? I swear mine does, but maybe that’s just me imagining things...
