If you search "how long does a roof last," you'll get the same answer everywhere: 20 to 30 years for asphalt shingles. That number isn't wrong. It's just not the full picture for anyone living in Medina, Summit, Cuyahoga, or Lorain County. Northeast Ohio is one of the hardest roofing climates in the country.

Most Medina-area roof replacements are done in one day. Here's what actually drives the timeline — and what to expect from first call to final cleanup.