Nailing This Down

Posted on: 19 January 2022

If you are considering replacing your roof or installing a new roof, asphalt shingles are an attractive option. Because asphalt shingles offer many benefits, both aesthetic and functional, they are one of the most popular roofing materials in the US.

Here are just some of the benefits offered by asphalt shingle roofs.

1. Versatile

No matter what the style or shape of your roof, shingles are a good option. Some roofs have complicated angles and shapes, but because shingles come in many styles and textures, they can accommodate most styles and shapes of roofs. Asphalt shingles also come in many different colors so you can choose a style that works well with the other colors of your home.

2. Easy to install

Asphalt shingles are easy and fast to install because they are lightweight. This makes them a good choice when you need a roof over your head quickly.

3. Energy Efficient

If you want to make your home as energy efficient as possible, asphalt shingles are one of the best roofing materials available. You can choose shingles in a cool color to reduce UV penetration into your roof. And because shingle roofs have a layer of underlayment, this further improves the energy efficiency of shingle roofs.

4. Easy to maintain

Shingle roofs are one of the easiest types of roofs to maintain because they are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. And unlike other roofing materials, such as seam metal roofing, which needs whole sections to be replaced at a time, you can replace individual shingles that have come loose or are damaged.

Most roofing contractors have experience with shingle roofs, which is useful when you need fast repairs after a storm.

5. Environmentally friendly

You can recycle asphalt shingles and ensure that they don't go into landfill sites after roof repairs or replacement. So if you care about the environment, then an asphalt shingle roof is one of the most environmentally friendly options available to you.

6. Excellent noise reduction

Shingle roofs have excellent sound insulation properties because of their composition and the fact they have an underlayment. That means they work well in areas with high rainfall. A shingle roof can also help to reduce the noise of a hailstorm, unlike metal roofing.

Asphalt shingles are both beautiful and long-lasting. If your current roof is in need of replacement, consider replacing it with an asphalt shingle roof to enjoy its many benefits.  

For more information on asphalt shingle roofing, contact a professional near you.