A few weeks ago, I shared a true story with you about my failed asphalt shingle roof. If you remember, it had a 30-year warranty, and after just 12 years it began to experience catastrophic failure. Looking back now, I shared the wrong photograph with you. I showed you a picture of my daughter’s new roof with copper strips on it. I should have shown you the photo of the Tilton, New Hampshire, post office roof. That photo accompanies this column.
Just two days ago, I received an email from a man who runs a roofing company in a suburb of a large Midwestern city. He was quick to point out his credentials. “I ... have been in this industry for over 28 years. I was reading through the local paper and noticed an interesting segment (headlined) ‘Copper strips help keep asphalt shingles young,’ ” he wrote. “Please keep in mind this is from pure hands-on experience, and I’m not looking to start anything. I don’t agree, to say the least.”
