A Great Investment To The Future
More and more customers are attracted by the simplicity and convenience of asphalt shingle roofing. TOLOKA General Contractor&Builder has dozens of orders concerning these roof shingles every year. It’s possible to install new asphalt roofing over old shingles. We can do this if an existing roof deck is in a good condition. This fact makes roofing renovation costs even more affordable.
Asphalt shingles are often called fiberglass shingles. These names are interchangeable. This innovative roofing product is manufactured with: fiberglass mat, asphalt, mineral granules, and sealant strips.
Pros And Cons Of Asphalt Shingles
Some general features suitable for all asphalt shingle roof types can be determined:
What’s Good:
- Affordability
- Durability from 15 to 30 years
- Nice quality for a low price
- A wide variety of types and style
- Easy cleaning
What’s Bad:
- There are more long-lasting roofing types
- A small list of possible manufacturer’s defects
- Vulnerable when installed improperly
TOLOKA General Contractor&Builder has experienced roofing subcontractors with appropriate installation systems. Our cooperators have an extensive package of products they use for establishing and protecting the roofing:
- Roofing paper
- Drip edge
- Starter shingle/stip
- Rolled water barrier
- Ridge vents
- Shingles
- Ridge cap shingles/hip shingles
Detailed Clasiffication
If you suffer from constant leaks, cupped or curled present shingles or you just want to refresh the roofing of your house, it’s time to decide on the best roof shingles.
It’s important to mention that asphalt shingles are also known as composite roof shingles or composition shingles. This comes from the fact that this roofing material is produced from many ingredients.
Main Types Of Asphalt Shingle
Strip Shingles
These are the basic 3 tab shingles called so due to the cut of the shingle. Since manufacturers use only one layer of asphalt for strip shingles, they cost less than other types of shingles. Three-tab shingles are operated to build inexpensive homes or for residential roofing replacement. This asphalt roofing type has the lowest warranty of 20 years and low fire, wind, and impact ratings.
Dimensional Shingles
This is the most widespread type of roofing shingles. It is often named laminate or architectural roof shingles. Multiple dimensions of this asphalt type are realized through two or more layers of asphalt. This leads to the reproduction of the wood shake and natural slate roofing. Among special features of dimensional shingles, there are heaviness, higher protection level, wider color, and style range.
Luxury Shingles
This is how the best asphalt shingles look. Luxury shingles are the leader among other types of roof shingles. They are the heaviest, the most expensive, and the most aesthetically pleasing. Often called designer or 3D dimensional shingles, they represent the highest quality and beat most roofing shingles prices.
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Styles And Colors
The roof creates almost 40% of your building’s exterior. It’s significant to choose shingles of high quality and with a nice look. Every asphalt profile can create a different style of a house from neat architectural forms to sophisticated Victorian appearance.
A wide selection of asphalt shingle colors include:
- Warm tones resembling ground and green surrounding
- White, black, and grey
- Lighter palette
Asphalt Shingle For Special Use
It’s required to keep in mind the common climatic conditions when choosing asphalt shingle roofing. Manufacturers have constructed specific types of asphalt shingles to fit demanding customers.
Stain-resistant shingles
Residents of wet climates suffer from mold and even algae growth on their roofing. These shingles are covered with granules to protect the roof’s surface from staining.
Impact-resistant shingles
They have guarantees to hold 3 and 4 hail levels (3-5 cm in diameter) of general hail classification. If you see the abbreviation IR (impact-resistant) in the name of the asphalt shingles, this is it.
Wind-resistant shingles
Upgraded installation techniques strengthen this type of shingles to standing winds up to 200 km/h. More nails or adhesive are used in these cases.
Solar-reflective shingles
Painted in lighter colors, these shingles reflect more sunlight and stay cool in extreme heat. They can decrease your air conditioning expenses as less warmth passes through the roof to the attic.
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