Climate Stress Is Cutting Roof Lifespans Across the US, With Implications for Property Risk

Average roof age varies by nearly a decade across U.S. states, and chronic climate conditions — not just catastrophic events — are driving accelerated replacement cycles, Nearmap reports. The post Climate Stress Is Cutting Roof Lifespans Across the US, With Implications for Property Risk appeared first on Risk & Insurance.

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