Dependable Roofing Materials
When a home needs a new roof, homeowners have many different choices in types of roofing materials. Most will choose to stay with asphalt shingle roofing for several reasons. If you are looking for a new roof, it’s likely that you are considering an asphalt roof. And if you want that roof installed by trustworthy experts, you came to the right place. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of Asphalt Shingles and the options you have for installation.
Reasons For Asphalt Shingle Popularity:
1. Variety and Versatile
Asphalt shingle roofing can be installed on roofing with different angles, forms, and shapes and forms. With three different choices in the asphalt shingle arena, a homeowner can choose what matches their architectural styles. They can be manufactured to simulate other styles of roofing materials like cedar shakes or slates.
2. Multiple Colors
Asphalt shingle roofing materials come in a variety of colors too, making it easy to create the right curb appeal for your home’s architectural style.
3. Low Cost
The cost of asphalt shingle roofing material is a huge bonus! For what this roofing material costs, you get a high ROI with fire, weather, and wind-resistant material, all adding up to a long lifespan.
4. Energy-Efficient
Asphalt shingle roofing is an energy-efficient material, ideal for homeowners. When installed with underlayment, along with choosing the right color that reflects the UV ray, energy efficiency increases.
5. Impact Proof
In this area of the country, hail storms are common along with high winds that toss tree limbs and other debris around. With the choice of modified asphalt shingle roofing material, a higher impact resistance is available.
6. High Wind Resistant
Asphalt shingle roofing is highly rated in wind resistant to winds between 110 mph to 130 mph.
7. Class A Fire Rated
There are choices in asphalt shingle roofing that have a Class A fire rating, the highest rating possible and are favored by insurance companies. This rating means that when a fire is nearby, these shingles do not contribute to the spread of the flames.
If those 7 benefits aren’t enough, the right choice in asphalt shingle roofing material is sound softening, algae-resistant, and easy to install. The ease of installation makes the installation job cheaper because of the reduction in labor. Speaking of labor, asphalt shingle roofing is easily repaired, typically using leftover shingles. And today, asphalt shingles are recyclable.
Are there any disadvantages to asphalt shingle roofing?
Yes, while the benefits will outweigh them, there are some disadvantages to asphalt shingle roofing. Among the disadvantages include:
1. Easily Cracked
Asphalt shingle roofing material is lightweight, making installation easy, but also making them easy to crack after being exposed to a variety of weather conditions. They are exposed to that weather 24/7/365, including UV rays, ice, snow, and temperature fluctuations.
2. Lack Uniqueness
Asphalt shingle roofing won’t necessarily make your home stand out in the neighborhood. However, because they can be manufactured to simulate other types of roofing, and come in a wide choice of colors, your selections can make the roof stand out.
3. Vulnerable to the Wind
Because the winds can pick up in speed and asphalt shingle roofing material is lightweight, they can be easily lifted and ripped off. A professional installation is important in preventing this from happening.
What are the different types of asphalt shingle roofing material?
When you’ve decided to stay with asphalt shingle roofing, you don’t have to settle for the same old roofing material. You have three choices in the level of asphalt shingle roofing:
- Three -Tab Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Designed with three tabs on each strip so they lay flat as installed. This is the most popular choice in asphalt shingle roofing and is the least expensive of all three types. They have a lifespan maximum of 20 years. Over the next few years, this type of asphalt shingle roofing material will be extinct thanks to technology manufacturing better quality asphalt shingles.
- Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roofing
This type of asphalt shingle roofing material has a random pattern when installed, giving the roof a dimensional look. A little more expensive than the three-tab style but has a longer lifespan (up to 50 years) and comes in a variety of color choices.
- Luxury Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Often referred to as designer or premium-level shingles, they are the high-end type and simulate a natural slate tile. They are larger in size, making them more durable and the dimensional look adds to the curb appeal. They are the most expensive asphalt shingle roofing material but have a 50-year prorated lifespan.
The Top Of The House
When it comes time to choose a roofing material for your home, asphalt shingle roofing is still one of the best in the industry. An experienced roofing contractor can provide you with assistance in choosing which of the three types of asphalt shingle roofing material is the best for your home and budget. Call us today at (785) 259-3477 if you want expert asphalt shingle installation.
