Finding Your Perfect Shingle
Learn the advantages of each type
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Many advances keep happening in the roofing industry. A growing number of shingle options are becoming available to Residential and Commercial roofing.
Given this, it can be hard to sift through it all. And deciding on the one material that will best suit your home can feel impossible. Our team has assembled a list of the best current shingle options. We can help determine which would be perfect for your next roofing system.
Asphalt shingles are one of the more affordable and frequently used options on the market. This kind of shingle is made with asphalt layered with various other materials. They come in various colors and sizes and are available in two primary categories of organic and fiberglass.
These shingles are light in weight, fire-resistant, affordable, and fairly durable. They’re also waterproof and resistant to the sun’s UV rays. These are a practical choice for nearly all roofing applications.
Though the initial cost is higher for metal roofing, they can last two to three times longer than asphalt shingles. Metal roofing will increase the resale value of your home. Across the country, homeowners who invest in metal roofing get an average ROI of 85.9%. Metal roofing can also lower your insurance rates because of its fire resistance, especially in states, like ours, that are vulnerable to wildfires.
Slate is definitely the king of the shingle hill. Its durability can last decades more than other roofing materials. Slate shingles provide a natural but sophisticated look that combines strength and durability. Resistance to moisture and heat combine with high impact tolerance to make this kind of shingle a winner in the broader roofing market. That’s not to say it’s perfect, however. Slate is both expensive and heavy. So for the average home owner, this will feel like a huge investment.
If you want something environmentally friendly, then wood shingles could be the way you want to go. Wood shingles prove to be quite durable, often lasting three to five decades. However, they are flammable, which is a huge downside. Most other roofing materials are fire-resistant, whereas the majority of wood shingles aren’t. This means they’d be a safety consideration in regions with common wildfires. Wood shingles can also prove susceptible to rot, mold, and wood-boring insects.
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