Difference in Roof Shingles
Through the years homes were being coated in wooden pieces installed within an overlapping creation for security against snow, rain combined with different environmental agents. These wooden pieces were eventually phased out and a new, man-made material was introduced that provided greater protection and was produced economically.
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Through the years homes were being coated in wooden pieces installed within an overlapping creation for security against snow, rain combined with different environmental agents. These wooden pieces were eventually phased out and a new, man-made material was introduced that provided greater protection and was produced economically.
Katy Commercial Roofing
Richmond Residential Roofing
roofing Oconomowoc
Wood, slate, asbestos, asphalt, composite and ceramic are the choices you will have in deciding on a roof. We have listed below a description and intended use for the different shingles available:
Wooden Shingles
Heavily used in the past, but have now been progressively decreased due to the increase in fire protection.
Slate, Cement and Clay Shingles
Many of these items are long lasting, made to last fifty to one hundred years however these are most expensive roofing materials available for sale. Routine maintainence is required to insure the proper layout is kept. Compared to the other types of shingles, slate, cement and clay shingles are heavier and reinforments to the roof structure needs to be taken into account.
Wooden Shingles
Heavily used in the past, but have now been progressively decreased due to the increase in fire protection.
Slate, Cement and Clay Shingles
Many of these items are long lasting, made to last fifty to one hundred years however these are most expensive roofing materials available for sale. Routine maintainence is required to insure the proper layout is kept. Compared to the other types of shingles, slate, cement and clay shingles are heavier and reinforments to the roof structure needs to be taken into account.
Organic or Fiberglass Asphalt Shingles
The most commonly used residential shingle is the asphalt shingle. To make an Organic asphalt shingle, producers cover a pad made from rags, wood and paper pulp in asphalt. Fiber-glass Asphalt shingles, however, are produced using glass fibers that are covered in asphalt. Fiberglass Asphalt shingles get a better fire rating than organics, however both offer a 20-30 year warranty. In colder climates is recommended the use or organics as fiberglass tend to crack in colder climates.
Whichever shingle is selected, it is usually done so with regards to appearance, sturdiness, availability, and price. Shingles are offerred in "squares" with every square of shingles covers 100 sq ft, or perhaps a 10' x 10' area, regardless of the type you select. All types of shingles come in many shapes and colors. When deciding also give consideration to the neighborhood building recommendations and the kind of shingles used locally.
The most commonly used residential shingle is the asphalt shingle. To make an Organic asphalt shingle, producers cover a pad made from rags, wood and paper pulp in asphalt. Fiber-glass Asphalt shingles, however, are produced using glass fibers that are covered in asphalt. Fiberglass Asphalt shingles get a better fire rating than organics, however both offer a 20-30 year warranty. In colder climates is recommended the use or organics as fiberglass tend to crack in colder climates.
Whichever shingle is selected, it is usually done so with regards to appearance, sturdiness, availability, and price. Shingles are offerred in "squares" with every square of shingles covers 100 sq ft, or perhaps a 10' x 10' area, regardless of the type you select. All types of shingles come in many shapes and colors. When deciding also give consideration to the neighborhood building recommendations and the kind of shingles used locally.