Tile vs Shingle vs Metal in Northern AZ — Lifespan + Cost in 2026
Tile lasts 50 years and costs the most. Shingle is cheap and lasts 18–22 years up here. Metal is the long-game compromise. Here's the actual TCO math for Northern AZ.
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Tile lasts 50 years and costs the most. Shingle is cheap and lasts 18–22 years up here. Metal is the long-game compromise. Here's the actual TCO math for Northern AZ.
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