{"id":283,"date":"2026-09-07T10:04:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft-pro\/?p=283"},"modified":"2026-09-07T10:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T10:22:16","slug":"metal-vs-asphalt-shingles-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/2026\/09\/07\/metal-vs-asphalt-shingles-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal vs. Asphalt Shingles: Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your roof protects your home from weather, moisture, and structural damage. While regular maintenance can extend its lifespan, every roof eventually needs replacement. Here are the top 10 signs that it&#8217;s time to consider installing a new roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Your Roof Is More Than 20\u201330 Years Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most asphalt shingle roofs last between 20 and 30 years. If your roof is approaching or exceeding its expected lifespan, it may no longer provide adequate protection\u2014even if it looks acceptable from the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Missing or Damaged Shingles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shingles that are cracked, curled, buckled, or missing expose the roof to water damage. If the damage is widespread, replacing the entire roof is often more cost-effective than repeated repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Frequent Roof Leaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recurring leaks, especially in multiple areas, are a strong indication that the roofing system is failing. Water stains on ceilings or walls are warning signs that shouldn&#8217;t be ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Granules in the Gutters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice large amounts of shingle granules collecting in your gutters, your shingles are deteriorating. Granule loss reduces the roof&#8217;s ability to protect against UV rays and weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sagging Roof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sagging roof is a serious structural issue that may indicate trapped moisture, rotting decking, or weakened supports. This problem requires immediate professional inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your roof protects your home from weather, moisture, and structural damage. While regular maintenance can extend its lifespan, every roof eventually needs replacement. Here are the top 10 signs that it&#8217;s time to consider installing a new roof. 1. Your Roof Is More Than 20\u201330 Years Old Most asphalt shingle roofs last between 20 and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":290,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[5,9],"class_list":["post-283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-roofing-guide","tag-asphalt-shingles","tag-metal-roofing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":311,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions\/311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpdemo.wensolutions.com\/wens-roofcraft\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}