Roofs in Temple, GA: home ages, storms and what to plan for

About 7,064 homes stand in Temple, GA. The largest share was built in the 2000s (36%), and about 53% are old enough that the original roof would be at or past the typical life of an asphalt shingle roof in Georgia.

When homes here were built

Share of homes by decade built (Census ACS 2023 5-year). Clay bars: built long enough ago that the original roof would be at or past a typical asphalt shingle lifespan in Georgia.

79% of homes are single-family detached houses and 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Many homes here are reaching the point where an original builder-grade roof is wearing out: granules in the gutters, brittle tabs, and the first leaks around pipe boots. See signs you need a new roof and pipe boot leaks.

Storm exposure

Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show hail of three quarters of an inch or more on 8 days here, 4 of them at an inch or more. The largest estimate was 1.24 in on June 15, 2022, and the most recent was September 19, 2026. Hail this frequent is a good reason to look at impact-resistant shingles at replacement time: Class 4 shingles in Georgia.

Full storm history: 30179 on the North Georgia Hail Map.

Zip codes: 30179.

Questions homeowners ask

• How long does a roof last on a house, by material?
• What size OSB should you use for roof decking?
• What is the best option for roof decking?
• How should drip edge be installed, and when?
• What does a roof pitch and degree chart show, and how do you read it?

Housing data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Lifespan estimate assumes a typical asphalt shingle roof lasts about 20 to 25 years in Georgia; actual roofs may have been replaced earlier after storms. Hail: NOAA MRMS radar estimates and NWS reports.