New extremes in weather – temperature, wind and precipitation – mean a traditional asphalt roof must work harder than ever. When it finally fails you, it will of course be during the worst storm of the year when every roofer in town is busy answering emergency calls. If you’re not their priority, there will be damage. Expensive, heartbreaking damage. Yes, asphalt is cheapest. A quality asphalt shingle installed correctly can last up to 20 years. But what if your roofer cuts corners? How will you know until it’s too late?