A wood shingle roof can last up to 30 years but requires annual upkeep.
Roofing apprenice life.
Cedar is the preferred choice for wood shingles also called shakes because it s rot and insect resistant.
Trainees begin with tasks such as carrying equipment and material and erecting scaffolds and hoists.
Roofs for life inc offers a wide variety of roofing systems.
The program offered by the united union of roofers waterproofers and allied workers lasts three years.
We from full roof replacements and repairs such as shingles metal tile and flat roof systems.
The average lifespan of asphalt shingles ranges from 20 to 40 years depending on the manufacturer although many warranties only guarantee between 15 and 25 years.
Some shingle roofs may even last as long as 50 years.
Most shingle roofing manufactures offer a range of products in different weights and different life expectancies.
Average lifespan composite asphalt shingles can be expected to last 15 to 40 years depending on the quality of the materials chosen.
Most apprenticeship programs last from two to five years.
Within 2 or 3 months they are taught to measure cut and fit roofing materials.