ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFING
YOUR CHOICES OF ASPHALT SHINGLES
THREE-TAB ASPHALT SHINGLES
This affordable, lightweight, low maintenance, and energy-efficient roofing option is the most common type of asphalt shingles. They have cutouts that essentially make them appear as though they have three separate pieces.
ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES
If you're looking for more texture and color in order to increase your home's curb appeal, then architectural asphalt shingles are the choice for you. Not only are they stylish, but they also offer the same durability as three-tab asphalt shingles.
PREMIUM ASPHALT SHINGLES
Premium asphalt shingles are designed to resemble other more unique and expensive roofing material, such as cedar, at a fraction of the cost.
PROS & CONS OF ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFING
PROS OF ASPHALT SHINGLES
Asphalt shingle roofing is more affordable, easier to install, and offers a wide variety of styles and colors.
CONS OF ASPHALT SHINGLES
Asphalt shingles have a shorter lifespan than other roofing materials, such as metal. Typically, twenty years is the average lifespan of an asphalt shingle roof, while metal roofs can last up to fifty years.
WHEN IS IT TIME TO REPLACE MY ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFING?
The very first answer to this question is if you see that your shingles are deteriorating. A good way to find this out is to check for shingle granules when you are performing your regular gutter cleaning. A small amount is not the sign you’re looking, but when you start to see more and more, that’s when you need to give First Rate Roofing a call!
Also, warm weather, old age, and moisture can cause asphalt shingle roofing to curl and tear away with high winds or extra weight from other weather elements, such as snow. Patches in your shingles can lead to more extensive damage from moisture seeping into your roof’s foundation.
Be sure to check your roof regularly from the exterior, as well as from inside your attic. Look out for wet, sagging, or spongey feeling spots from both sides.