The construction industry uses linear feet to distinguish it between square feet, cubic feet or others. For instance, purchasing ceramic tiles requires using square feet. However, buying a tile border uses linear feet since the width of the border is irrelevant.
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How Long Materials Last The industry wide estimates of how long different roofing materials last are given below: Asphalt Roofing shingles last 15 to 20 years Concrete or clay tiles typically last at least 20 years Wood shingles are good for 10 to 40 years Metal Roofing shingles or panels last 15 to 40 years Slate lasts for 30 to 100 years Now, you may be wondering why there is such a huge spread in how long different classes of material last.