Shingle Roofing
Many people think of shingle roofing made from asphalt, but it can be made from numerous types of materials. In addition to the standard asphalt options, there are also interlocking metal shingles, solar powered photovoltolaic shingle panels, as well as shingles made out of wood and copper. The type of shingle you decide to use greatly impacts the overall impression of your home, due to shape and color. Choosing the right color and type of shingles for your home is an important process, and another aspect is making sure that you choose the standard of quality and warranty life that match your needs.
Why to Choose Shingle Roofing?
Traditional "3-tab" shingles are designed for the discriminating homeowner who prefers classic detailing, high grade performance and traditional appeal. They come in various sizes, shapes and colors. There are shake, slate, dimensional, strip looks, and roll roofing. There are also more intricate and more unusual types of shingles such as Ajalpan, which are red clay shingles made in Mexico. There are also square roofing shingles that the U.S. has adopted from Australia.
What to Look for in Shingle Roofing: Both of CertainTeed's, XT 30 and CT 20 products are extremely well constructed. Built on a base of tough fiberglass,the shingles will provide increased resistance to blow-off and tearing. This is especially important in the coastal areas of the South and East where tornadoes and hurricanes are present. For a slightly increased cost than an ordinary shingle, XT 30 gives you much more. A CT 20 shingle has nailed-down quality in a 3-tab shingle with a balance of strength, value and reliability. GAF is one of the largest manufacturers in the Northeast offering a 3-tab shingle which is laminated and fiberglass reinforced. The warranties for shingles vary from 10 to 50 years. Shingles come in a wind resistance range of 90 to 130 mph and they also have an algae resistance of generally around 10 years. These are both important factors to consider when purchasing your roofing shingles.
Top Brands of Shingle Roofing Materials Available
We offer products from companies such as CertainTeed, GAF, and Tamko Building Products. These companies are some of North America's largest manufacturers and pride themselves on service beyond excellence. They have companies all over the United States, so we can easily and quickly obtain quality materials for our customer's projects.
