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Types of Asphalt Roofing Shingles
When it comes to protecting your home, asphalt shingle roofs are hard to beat. These durable and classy-looking roofs come in hundreds of colors or designs that match any architectural style you want – they’re perfect for anyone who wants an easygoing look without having the hassle of maintaining anything but their energy bills.
One of the most affordable options for a new roof is asphalt shingles. They come in many different styles and can be installed by roofing professionals, making them an attractive product among consumers who want their home’s look brand new without spending too much money on them.
A new asphalt shingle roof can actually be installed over an existing one, which will save owners money because they won’t need to tear off the old one. However, it’s important for homeowners in good condition roofs to use this as only a viable option if their contractor advises so.
Different Types of Roof Shingles
The three major categories of asphalt roofing shingle products available today are strip, dimensional, and luxury. Understanding the differences between each type will help you pick out your perfect match for any home need.
Asphalt shingles are a composite product made from either fiberglass or cellulose mat, asphalt and mineral granules. This differs from wood shake roofs which is one material; they do not have any additional ingredients to give it its unique properties like durability in the hot sun’s rays that cause expansion of materials over time leading up heat cracking (or shrinking).
Strip Shingles
Striped asphalt shingles are the original and most basic type – they have a single layer of blacktop with some white stripes. These strips can be cheaper than other types, but also weigh less because there aren’t any fillers added in between each strip-like brick or stone chips do for example.
Shingles have been an integral part of America’s housing stock for centuries. Before designer shingles were introduced in the 1980s, strip asphalt roofs were primarily seen on inexpensive homes or older residences that had already been installed with these types if material before then; however today they can also be found on more expensive builds because many homeowners find them stylish and durable – even when replacing old roof tiles!
Dimensional Shingles
Also known as architectural or laminate shingles, dimensional asphalt products are the most prevalent type of roof in America. These one-of-a-kind designs come with two layers that have been tightly pressed together for an intriguing look and feel like natural slate roofs.
The dimensional shingles are typically heavier than strip asphalt roofs and offer improved warranty protection.
Luxury Shingles
Luxury Shingles are the highest-quality, laminated shingle available. They offer a differentiated appearance or functionality that outclasses dimensional roofs in terms of both protection against weathering and their stunning visual appeal.
These products offer the most realistic representation of old-world wood shake and quarried slate roofing you can find.
The Dynamic Benefits of Asphalt
With modern engineering techniques and the dynamic properties of asphalt, manufacturers are capable of producing numerous specialty products that exist across all shingle types. These include a variety or enhanced resistance to damaging hail as well as cool roof color technologies which reflect heat from sun rays in order to reduce air conditioning costs for homeowners.
If you’re looking to save money on your insurance, consider getting a specialty shingle. For example, an impact-resistant one installed in hail or wildfire-prone areas can cut down costs by as much as 30%. And asphalt is naturally fire-resistant so it’s perfect for those places.
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