Notice that certain homes seem to make a strikingly good impression? ATTENTION TO DETAIL, we know this very well. Your choice of roofing material can be one of the most important decisions you make to bring out the beauty of your home. Not to mention, the life expectancy of your roof.
Choosing the right contractor to install your roof is just as important as selecting quality materials. Can anyone drive a nail through a shingle? Sure, but if that was all there is to proper shingle installation, we would not be replacing five year old roofs that other companies installed, that have failed.
There are several different types of shingle material, Asphalt, Wood, Tile, Metal etc. And many different styles of shingles, three tab, dimensional, shake, architectural etc. Following is information / explaination on the different shingle types so you can make an educated decision on the types of shingles to choose for your home.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used type of shingle. They're reinforced with fiber glass or an organic material, such as paper, wood fiber etc, and range in durability; from 20 to 30 years for the ordinary asphalt shingle (three tab). Great improvements to the asphalt shingle have been made, they are known as Laminated shingles.
Laminated shingles are usually made with asphalt but differ from typical asphalt (three tab) in design. They are designed to add character, color and depth to the roof. They are made of multiple, staggered layers of material, with a range of durablity from 25 to 50 years. They add a special detail to the roof, and have gained in popularity in the last several years.
Laminate shingles are much thicker than three tab shingles, from a distance, some types of high quality laminated shingles give the look of an expensive slate or shake covered roof by incorporating angled or rounded tabs and shadow lines.
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