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Roof Life by Altitude — NAZ Aging Data Across 5 Elevations
A GAF Timberline shingle lasts 28 years in Cottonwood (3,300 ft) but only 18 years in Flagstaff (7,000 ft). Here's the data + why.
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UV at 5,400 vs 7,000 ft — Why Flagstaff Roofs Age Faster Than Prescott's
Flagstaff's elevation gives it ~12% higher UV irradiance than Prescott. Over a 25-year shingle life that's 20%+ faster degradation. Here's how to compensate.
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