# Cougill Roofing Blog

> Roofing guidance from Cougill Roofing.

Source: https://cougillroofing.com/blog/
Publisher: Cougill Roofing


## [How Long Does a Roof Last in Arkansas? Lifespan by Material](https://cougillroofing.com/blog/how-long-does-a-roof-last-in-arkansas/)

An average asphalt shingle roof in Arkansas lasts about 25 to 30 years. Natural slate can last well over 100 years, clay and concrete tile commonly last 50 years or more, and commercial flat roofs typically last 15 to 45 years depending on the system and how well they are maintained.

## [Roof Repair or Roof Replacement? How to Decide](https://cougillroofing.com/blog/roof-repair-or-replacement/)

Repair the roof when damage is limited to a specific area and the rest of the roof still has useful life. Replace it when damage is widespread, the roof is near the end of its expected lifespan, or repeated repairs are no longer solving the problem. The deciding factor is the true cause of the problem, which takes a careful inspection to find.

## [Slate vs. Tile Roofing: Which Is Right for Your Home?](https://cougillroofing.com/blog/slate-vs-tile-roofing/)

Both slate and tile are premium, long-life roofs. Natural slate lasts the longest — often well over 100 years — and suits traditional, historic and estate homes. Clay and concrete tile commonly last 50 years or more, offer more color and profile choices, and suit Mediterranean, Spanish and many modern designs. Both are heavy, so the roof structure must be evaluated first.

## [Standing Water on a Flat Roof: Causes and the Tapered Insulation Fix](https://cougillroofing.com/blog/flat-roof-ponding-water-tapered-insulation/)

Water ponds on a flat roof when the deck lacks enough slope to reach the drains, often because of structural deflection, poorly placed drains or settling insulation. Ponding water accelerates membrane breakdown and stresses seams. The lasting fix is usually a tapered insulation system — insulation boards cut to different thicknesses that create a continuous slope toward the drains.