Although it lacks durability over regular square shingles.
Roll down roof durability.
Rolled roofing goes down quickly.
Durability roof shingles are indeed much more durable though the durability may vary depending on the material.
Roll roofing is commonly used on sheds garages and other outbuildings because of ease of installation that give adequate roofing results.
Composite shingles are heavy and unwieldy.
Depending on the types of rolled roofing your roof can last 10 to 20 years or more if you maintain it properly.
Unlike shingles which apply one by one you can roll out a square of mineral surface rolled roof within minutes.
Getting maximum life from the roofing is really just a matter of keeping it clear of debris and quickly patching any punctures or damage that occurs.
Rolled roofing is easy to transport.
Asphalt roll roofing can be expected to last from 5 to 10 years at most.
Not durable roll roofing is comparable to a large extended shingle that is unable to adapt to the expansion and contraction that a regular shingle would plus roll roofing can tear and deteriorate through structural shifts and changes and with time bald areas and loss of granules can occur.
Indeed they can break if get knocked heavily.