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Asphalt shingles are made with felt paper or fiber glass
matting permeated with asphalt, covered by another layer of asphalt containing colored
mineral granules. Their excellent durability and performance levels account for
the popularity attributed by homeowners to asphalt roofing.
Weight of asphalt
shingles
Asphalt shingles were previously classified by weight per
hundred, or per 100 square feet, as a means to predict durability of the
various thicknesses available in asphalt shingles. Most asphalt roofing in use
today is classified by the warranty offered by the manufacturer. Asphalt
shingles are now known as 10 year, 15 year, 20 year, 25 year, 30 year or 35
year shingles.
Options in asphalt
shingles
Modern asphalt roofing is available in various textures and
edge patterns. Strip shingles are about three times as long as they are wide
and are distinguished by the number of cutouts or tabs that they have. Different
texture and shadow effects are achieved with strip shingles by varying the
number, shape and alignment of the cutouts. The most common type of strip
shingle is the three-tab shingle. Interlocking asphalt shingles are individual
shingles that mechanically fasten to each other, and are used to provide
greater wind resistance.
Benefits of asphalt
roofing for residential roofing use
- High performance in extreme temperatures and in areas where wind, water, and ice are prevalent.
- Affordable high-volume production and low application costs of asphalt shingles provide overall value in terms of comparable life expectancy.
- Low maintenance and easy repair for properly applied asphalt shingles.
- Fire and wind resistance standards for asphalt shingles are rated and defined by nationally recognized standards and tested by independent testing agencies. Wind resistance labels indicate the asphalt roofing has been manufactured and tested to demonstrate acceptable resistance in high-wind locations.
For more information on asphalt shingles and for help in
selecting which asphalt shingles might be the best choice for your residential
roofing needs, contact the asphalt roofing specialists at Advanced Roofing and
Exteriors in Charlotte NC. Visit them online at www.AdvancedRoofingandExteriors.com and complete a customer service request for a
consultation.
