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If you have a leak that only shows up when the weather gets ugly, there is a good chance the shingles are not the real problem. Most coastal leaks start at the details. Chimneys. Skylights. Pipe vents. Roof to wall transitions. Anywhere the roof has to wrap around something, change direction, or tie into another surface.

Asphalt shingles can do really well on the Oregon Coast. They are not automatically a bad choice just because we get wind, rain, moss, and salt in the air. The problem is that coastal weather finds the weak spots fast. If a detail is installed a little sloppy, or if maintenance gets ignored for a few seasons, the roof might still look fine from the driveway but it starts leaking in the first real storm.

Metal roofing is one of the best options for coastal homes, and also one of the easiest to get wrong. If you specify the wrong metals together, choose the wrong fasteners, or install a system that relies on exposed screws without a maintenance plan, salt air will find that weakness.

If you live on the Oregon Coast, you have probably asked this at some point, usually right after a storm. “How much life do I have left?” Here’s the straight answer: most roofs are built with a useful service life in mind, and the National Roofing Contractors Association notes that most new roofs are designed to provide useful service for about 20 years, with actual life depending on your climate, design, materials, installation, and maintenance.