Depending on how well it is taken care of, the weather, and the material, a roof can last anywhere from 15 to more than 100 years. Roofs come in different types like, asphalt shingles, can last for 15 to 30 years.

A butterfly roof is an upside-down V-shaped roof with two sides that slope down from opposite corners and meet at a central valley or gutter, making the shape of a butterfly in flight.