How Long Does a Roof Last in Broomfield?

Broomfield homeowners often ask how many years they can expect from their roof. The answer depends on the material, how it was installed, and how much Colorado weather it has to fight through.

Typical lifespans by material

• Standard 3-tab asphalt shingles: often around 15 to 20 years

• Architectural asphalt shingles: often around 20 to 30 years

• Impact-resistant shingles: similar lifespan, with better hail protection

• Metal roofing: often 40 years or more

These are general ranges. In Colorado, hail, wind and strong sun can shorten them, while good ventilation and proper installation help a roof reach its full life.

What shortens a roof's life in Broomfield

• Repeated hailstorms that bruise and crack shingles

• High winds that break shingle seals

• Poor attic ventilation that traps heat and moisture

• Clogged gutters that let water back up under the roof edge

Signs your roof is near the end

Look for curling or cupped shingles, bald spots where granules are gone, sagging areas, or daylight showing through attic boards. If your roof is 15 years or older and you've had a few hailstorms, it's worth a professional look.

Free roof inspections in Broomfield

Makers Roofing & Exteriors is a local, family-run roofing company based in Erie. We're licensed and insured, and every roof we install comes with a lifetime labor warranty plus the manufacturer's warranty.

Call the office: (720) 383-7116

Call Reed directly (24/7 for emergencies): (520) 248-3926

Email: reed@makersroofs.com