These days, the most
used Roofing West Milford NJ material is the composition shingles, or the asphalt
shingles. This material, usually
available in 3-tab style, is carried by almost all suppliers and stores for
roof materials. The goal is to check on the best versions of warranties for
their products.
As they are,
shingles fill in some satisfactory marks for the customer in terms of costs,
efficiency, aesthetics, and longevity given the present materials that they are
using. Comparisons with other materials make it all the more appealing to users
from all sectors. However, as a rule, it also has its own advantages and
disadvantages
Advantages
Compared with the
other materials, shingles need very minimal maintenance. Among the others, it can also be easily
repaired, either through a professional roof specialist or through DIY (do it
yourself) if you are competent enough and up to it.
The shingles
themselves are very sturdy and flexible. As they are, they are compatible with
many roof designs, including the new ones. They come in many textures and
colors and can easily match them to your home.
Asphalt shingles are
lightweight and are suitable to any Roofing West Milford NJ structure. (Heavier materials may
not be compatible with your roof structures.)
Disadvantages
Asphalt shingles can
absorb the heat of the sun during daytime and transfer it into the house. At
night, the heat dissipates and escapes from your home. Intense or prolonged
heat will damage the shingles in the long run.
Strong winds can tear
off the shingles from the roof. Fallen branches from nearby trees can damage
the asphalt shingles. Compared to other materials, the least durable are the
shingles. In rainy areas, your shingles
may develop mildew problems because of excess moisture. In really damp roof
areas, they can rot faster.
Asphalt shingles - pros and cons
Just like all the
other roof materials, shingles have their own set of pros and cons. You need to
check out and try to overcome them (the cons) and nurture the good points (pros).
The pros of asphalt
shingles are their abilities for easy installation, good color selection to
choose from, good enough long life span, and a good alternative (economically)
in comparison with the rest of the materials.
They are also recyclable.
With extreme and
sudden weather changes, asphalt shingles can decay. (Avoid installing them in
severe cold weather.) The wind can affect the uplift of shingles and damage
them if severe enough. The ventilation in your attic can actually reduce the
life span of shingles.
You need to schedule
a periodic maintenance with your shingles. They can decay in sudden changes of
the weather. Since they are
petroleum-based products, they are not classified as environment-friendly.
Presently, there are
two categories for asphalt shingles in the market. The first one is the organic
shingles. They are made of paper with asphalt coating that converts them into a
waterproof material.
Fiberglass shingles
gives better fire protection than the organic type. Fiberglass shingles are
treated with protective coating of resin that converts them as likewise
‘waterproof’ material. Among the other roofing materials, asphalt shingles
appears satisfactory for many users in terms of ease, cost and aesthetics.
