Is Asphalt Shingle Roofing Right for Your House?

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house. It protects you from the elements, adds to your insulation, and in many cases, literally helps hold the house together.  So, it’s important to pick the right roofing tiles to protect your home for years to come.

There are numerous options in tiles, including clay, slate, and wood, along with other options such as metal sheeting. However, asphalt shingle roofing is by far the most popular option for homes.  Does that mean they’re right for your home?  Let’s take a look.

What You Should Know About Asphalt Shingle Roofing

Asphalt shingles, as the name suggests, are tiles made of thinly pressed asphalt with a covering providing color and texture. Asphalt is a good insulator, plus it’s waterproof, so well-installed asphalt shingles can very effectively keep a roof free of leaks.

The biggest advantage of asphalt shingles, by far, is the cost. As the most common roofing material, they are also the least expensive. Material costs can be as low as $1 per square foot, and rarely higher than $5/sqft. This is significantly less expensive than any other roofing tile option, to the point that many homeowners don’t even consider other options.

Also, asphalt shingles are durable for the price.  They can stand up to a fair amount of abuse, and some asphalt shingle roofing can be built to withstand more punishing winds, rain, or ice if needed. Although, high levels of weatherproofing will add to the cost.

Plus, asphalt shingles are lightweight compared to many other options. Depending on how your home is constructed, the overall weight of the roof may be an important consideration.

A good asphalt tile roof can be expected to last for at least 15-20 years, but that’s far less than the lifespan of harder materials like slate or metal.  Likewise, they will require a bit more maintenance over the years since it’s easy for individual tiles to be torn or ripped off of the roof.

Still, in terms of price vs performance, asphalt shingle roofing is hard to beat!

Asphalt Shingle Roofing Services & More

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