How long will shingles or shakes last on a wall or roof?
Shingles and shakes will last a very long time providing they are applied correctly. Shingles will typically last around 50 to 60 years on roof. That is with a pitch of around 8″. Shingles on a wall can last about the same time frame. Cedar shingles will not rot they will wear out. All the years of the wind, rain, ice, snow coming off the roof, or hitting the wall is what takes its toll. Shakes on the other hand, on a roof they will last 100 years no problem. On a wall shakes will last longer than that. Shakes will lay down so much better because of the thickness, and having the shingles or shakes stay down is key to a long lasting roof or wall.
