While many types of roofs last longer than 15 years some can hold up well for 50 years or longer barring a serious storm or a large fallen tree.
How long does a roof last on a manufactured home.
Rather than a foundation which can shift and crack over time the manufactured home is on a metal chassis that should last forever.
With regular maintenance however a cedar shake roof can last around 40 years.
Additionally the simple roof design if kept up keeps the possibility of moisture intrusion lower in the manufactured home.
A wind uplift rating of 110 mph or higher can be achieved with a proper installation of cedar shingle shake roof.
Shingles usually look better last 25 or so years and have been used forever.
I guess it s just a personal preference.
There may not be one simple answer.
No there is nothing about the design that would imply a lack of longevity.
And there could be estimations both higher and lower than that.
Metal roofs last a long time and are more affordable.
Richard sears the founder of sears roebuck and company had a career selling a variety of home products using paper catalogs.
The history of modular homes goes all the way back to the early 20th century.
Not surprisingly cheaper roofing materials won t.