Local conditions
What New Braunfels does to a roof.
Roofs here age differently than they do elsewhere in the state, for reasons that are specific to this part of Central Texas.
Hail. This region sits in one of the more hail-prone corridors in the country. Roofs here are far likelier to meet their end through a storm than through simple old age.
Heat and UV. Long, intense summers cook asphalt shingles from above while an under-ventilated attic cooks them from below. Ventilation is not an upsell in this climate — inadequate ventilation voids most manufacturer warranties outright.
Growth patterns. New Braunfels has been among the fastest-growing cities in Texas for years, which means entire subdivisions went up within a few seasons of each other. Those roofs are now reaching the end of their service lives together. If your neighbours are all getting bids, that’s why — and it’s also why the storm-chasing crews target streets like yours.
Trees. Mature live oaks and pecans over a roof mean abrasion, trapped debris in valleys, and limb strikes in high wind.