Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are a low-cost workable roofing material that is still commonly in use today. Many other roofing materials have taken hold, such as clay or concrete tile and metal. They are easy to install and with the wide availability of this material, costs are competitive which benefits the customer.
While these type of asphalt shingles are cheap, they are not as durable as other materials. In climates with dramatic temperature swings, like the desert southwest United States, the material wears too soon due to thermal shock.
Moreover, if the roof will build in cold weather, the material will not hold. Because the layering effect during construction needs some degree of sun and heat to soften and cure the shingles uniformly across the roof.
Proper airing applied to the attic beneath the roof increases the strength of shingles. Improper air-conditioning will also shorten the service life of this roofing material. Not all shingles with asphalt are the same. There are different types.
Types of Asphalt Shingles:
Two types of asphalt shingles dominate today’s roofing materials market; organic and fiberglass. There is an irony in the term ‘organic’ asphalt shingles.
They are not as organic as believed. While they contain around 40% more asphalt fabric mixed with their basic paper elements compared to their fiberglass cousin. Asphalt itself is not environmentally friendly. Still, when they apply cohesive and ceramic granules as sealants to the organic shingle, they make a reasonable roofing material. Results in protects against the development of algae.
The fiberglass type of shingles are more strong with tighter bonds and are naturally fire-blocking unlike the organic type. The less fire resistance aspect to organic shingles though can get over by adding other fire retardant treatment to the roof. You can make a case for using either type of asphalt shingle for your roofing needs and for many, the case will be one of budget. Both types are highly cheap and have durability be between 5 to 10 years.
Contact Martin Moran Roofing contractors for Asphalt Shingles installation to the roof today.