Roofing 101

If you're researching how long asphalt shingles last, the honest answer is: it depends.

Pitched roofs have been part of home design for thousands of years. From ancient homes in Rome, Greece, and China to modern neighborhoods today, their sloped shape has stood the test of time.

St. Louis weather can be unforgiving. Between hailstorms, heavy rain and intense summer heat, your roof takes a beating year after year.