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Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are currently the most popular type of residential roof material for a variety of reasons. Most important is the cost as asphalt shingles start at roughly $.80 per square foot installed. When a homeowner is in the market for a new roof you should think about geographical location, the slope of the roof, the height of the building, accessibility to the roof, and the type of shingle. As this type of roof is simple to install and come in virtually every color imaginable, many homeowners choose to have asphalt shingles installed.
There are two types of asphalt shingles, glass fiber shingles and organic shingles. As you may have guessed, organic shingles consist of an organic felt material, usually paper saturated, as to make it a waterproof material. Adhesive asphalt is then applied followed by the embedding of ceramic granules. Organic asphalt shingles contain about 40% more asphalt than glass fiber shingles giving them more durability and blow off resistance. Glass fiber shingles have a reinforcing mat manufactured to the shape of the shingle. This mat is then coated with asphalt which contains mineral fillers.
Laminated Shingles
Once reserved for replacement jobs and new upscale dwellings, laminated asphalt shingles are becoming more and more popular in the residential market. Laminated shingles, which are made from a couple of layers of fiberglass, offer greater depth and dimension in their appearance.
Laminates do not have cutouts, a feature that allows for random rooflines, which often make them easier to install as compared to typical asphalt shingles. It offers homeowners a variety of looks and often replace slate or wood shakes. More importantly, laminated generally have a Class A fire rating and great durability.
Slate Roof
A slate roof is a roof made from slate, a type of rock that is highly durable, making it very suitable for roofing. In the past it was most common to see these types of roofs in regions of the country where slate is naturally abundant. Times have changed with decreased shipping costs. However there are both advantages and disadvantages of slate roofs.
While slate is heavy, it allows for amazing durability, life longevity, and heavy accumulation of snow. Slate is also much more expensive than its counterparts but often times will increase the resale value of the home.
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