Sorry to keep coming back to the well, but I'm getting close to deciding, honest! Very close, actually.

I've decided on GAF/ELK shingles. I now have quotes on 30 and 40 year, but on this site a few people have said 40yr is not worth the money - to go 30 or 50.

So, what are the recommendations for 30 vs 40 vs 50 year? Why? And how much extra is it worth?

As background, the house was built in 1910, has a very steep pitch, ridge runs north/south, and it's in Vancouver, BC. The shingles will be black and there will be a ridge vent installed, with Weatherwatch ice shield on all eaves and valleys and Deck Armor everywhere else. Drip edge flashings will be installed, plus an all new deck. And we want to live in this house until they carry us out.

TIA - R.

You must be old already.
I figure 30-40 year shingles might make it 20 years.
Ought to get 30 years from the 50.
Sooo, I figure you're 63, right?
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LOL - not that old! Maybe some days ... <g>

Thanks for the fast response. Oh, and if I do have to re-roof before I get carried out, that's actually ok. Just wanted to emphasize I'm not just looking for something that will last until I sell it in the next year or two.

- R.

Ok... If you didn't catch my opinion on this before, here ya go:

either get the 30 year hi def, or get the 50.

There isn't any difference in the look of a 30 yr high def vs a 40year... But the price difference is huge.

There is a visual difference from the 30 to the 50yr, and the 50 isn't that much more $$ than the 40, so why not?

While you are at it, get the 50 year IR shingle, and knock a big chunk off of your homeowners insurance while you are at it.


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Well I agree about upgrading to a 40 yr isn't worth the extra money.If you put a 30 yr and a 40 yr side by side,you couldn't tell the difference,by sight or by feel.Now a 50 yr you could tell right away.I'm not that far away from you.I'm in Chilliwack.And going with Gaf is a very good decision.

In my area, very few contractors sell any Hi-Def 30 yr.If we sell 30 yr it's the Natural Shadow 30 yr.The Natural Shadow does look a lot different from the 40 yr Hi-Def and if you have two shingles with te same warranttee why get the more expensive one?I wish they would quit making two 30 yr shingles in the same brand.
If you plan on never moving the 50 yr makes the most sense.What is your cost increase per month for the extra 10 yrs.I sell more Hi-Def 40yr than any thing else.

Thanks for the fast responses.

1) What is an "IR" shingle?

2) I like the "$/month" point of view - certainly puts it in perspective

- R.

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Thanks for the fast responses. 1) What is an "IR" shingle? 2) I like the "$/month" point of view - certainly puts it in perspective - R.

IR = impact resistant
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I have to disagree. 40 years come 4 bundles to the square, 30s are 3. I have noticed they lightened up the 40s a bit but I can still have no problem telling the difference.

I've always thought the Lifetime (50's) weren't worth the money. They add granules to the back of the shingle to increase weight and bump the price to cover the warranty. Also believe a shingle that thick will tend to act as a heat sink and it's life will be shortened. After 30 years if the shingles still have usable life left they will look like crap from fading. Plus with prorated warranty you won't see much in return if they fail at 30 years.

I would look into steel if you want a lasting roof.
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I would look into steel if you want a lasting roof.

Decra would be an awesome choice if his budget allows.
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