From The Oldest To The Newest In Roofing Materials
Years ago there were not very many options when it came to roofing material that was available. The oldest form of roofing was made from wood, cedar shakes, and shingles being the best. Then came along the asphalt shingles that cover almostof the houses in North America. The original asphalt roofing shingles had a very limited selection as far as color and style, so most of the roofs around had basically the same look and functionality.
Fast forward to today's options available, and well there are just far too many to cover them all in this article. Fiberglass has proven to be a very viable option to asphalt, as they tend to have longer life span, up to 30 even as long as 40 years. They are extremely easy for a beginner to work with, but you still need to know the proper installation process.
Perhaps the greatest advance in roof shingles has been the architecturally designed versions. Made from highly evolved composite materials, these shingles tend to be heavier and denser then their asphalt siblings. Another very attractive feature is that they are produced to take on the look of the more expensive cedar shake, slate, and tile. They have a unique 3-D shape that mimics the higher priced shakes and shingles.
Metal, steel, and aluminum shingles, panels, and sheeting have also made some tremendous strides forward. Once these materials were only used on commercial, industrial and farm yard building because their eye appeal was not fit for a residential dwelling. Just as the architecturally designed shingles have transformed that side of things, it has also rubbed off on the metal and steel varieties. Now you can find them to replicate cedar shakes, tile and slate, but for a fraction of the costs. A lot of them can be retrofitted directly over top of your existing roof, so there's no need to shave off the old shingles, saving you both time and money.
No matter what type of roofing material you decide on, with all the options in colors, quality, design, warranties, and different materials, you'll be sure to find one that meets not only your requirements, but also your pocket book.
Fast forward to today's options available, and well there are just far too many to cover them all in this article. Fiberglass has proven to be a very viable option to asphalt, as they tend to have longer life span, up to 30 even as long as 40 years. They are extremely easy for a beginner to work with, but you still need to know the proper installation process.
Perhaps the greatest advance in roof shingles has been the architecturally designed versions. Made from highly evolved composite materials, these shingles tend to be heavier and denser then their asphalt siblings. Another very attractive feature is that they are produced to take on the look of the more expensive cedar shake, slate, and tile. They have a unique 3-D shape that mimics the higher priced shakes and shingles.
Metal, steel, and aluminum shingles, panels, and sheeting have also made some tremendous strides forward. Once these materials were only used on commercial, industrial and farm yard building because their eye appeal was not fit for a residential dwelling. Just as the architecturally designed shingles have transformed that side of things, it has also rubbed off on the metal and steel varieties. Now you can find them to replicate cedar shakes, tile and slate, but for a fraction of the costs. A lot of them can be retrofitted directly over top of your existing roof, so there's no need to shave off the old shingles, saving you both time and money.
No matter what type of roofing material you decide on, with all the options in colors, quality, design, warranties, and different materials, you'll be sure to find one that meets not only your requirements, but also your pocket book.
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