In places like Park City that get heavy snow accumulation and sustained below freezing temperatures, the materials used on a roof experience more extreme wear.

Roofing materials break down over time, but at different rates. In Park City, the rate that a roof wears is faster than in most places with more temperate climate.

Let’s take a quick look at how much faster roofing materials break down in Park City and how long you should expect your roof to last.

Roof Wear

In Park City, roofs will wear around 5 to 7 years faster than in more temperate climates. A 30 year roof like a Certain-teed Presidential TL will typically last 25 years when installed correctly and 25 year architectural shingles will typically need to be replaced after 18 to 20 years after installation.

Standing seam metal roofs are typically rated to last 50 years and still should in Park City. Metal roofs withstand snow and ice better than asphalt shingles. Metal roofs are often the best option for homes in Park City.

Conclusion

Because roofs wear faster in Park City, choosing premium materials becomes very important. If you are going to choose a shingle roof, you should choose a premium double or triple laminated shingle. The cost will be higher than on more budget options but will be worth the upgrade to make sure your roof last at least 20 years.