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October 2008

Asphalt shingle roof prices are soaring

The bad news is; asphalt, used in the manufacture of asphalt (a.k.a. composition) shingles is increasing rapidly in cost due to short supply and escalating asphalt prices. The good news is you can replace your roof now and potentially end up spending about half of what it may cost in ~7 years if asphalt costs continue to increase at the rate they have the last several years. In fact, asphalt shingle roof costs have increased by ~20% this year alone. So, even though we wouldn't normally encourage a consumer to replace their roof any sooner than they have to, we now recommend you replace your roof as soon as it is necessary and you are able to do so. Postponing your reroof project will likely result in considerable additional cost.