It’s the circle of life, everything must eventually come to an end. And your home’s roof is sadly not excluded from that. If you've recently had a roof installed or are looking to get a new one, you're probably wondering how long your new roof will last. The answer to that question isn’t simple. A roof’s average lifespan is dependent upon the material type used and where your house is located. It’s safe to assume that if you have shingles on your roof, they’re asphalt shingles—the most common roofing material. Eager to find out how long it will be before your asphalt roof kicks the bucket? Read on!