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asphalt roof shingles
Asphalt Roofing
Used with Permission from Emco Building
Products Corp.
Asphalt Shingles - Function and Style
Asphalt shingles are a proven
roof covering material that is available in many styles, shapes and
colours. Architectural shingle types - such as laminates - are rapidly
gaining in popularity. Asphalt shingles are suitable for most residential
applications. In fact, industry estimates show approximately 80% of the
total residential roofs are covered with asphalt shingles. Properly
installed asphalt shingles will not only effectively shed water off the
roof; they will enhance the beauty, character and value of your home.
Lastly, asphalt shingles are backed by a warranty typically ranging from
20 years to Lifetime.
Making Asphalt Roofing
Products
Asphalt Roofing Products are
manufactured in a continuous process using organic felt or fiberglass mat
as the core materials on which other components are layered. The organic
felt is saturated and coated with hot asphalt and the top surface is then
covered with a protective layer of coloured, U.V. resistant ceramic
granules. The fiberglass mat is coated with hot asphalt and the top
surface is then covered with a protective layer of coloured U.V. resistant
ceramic granules.
Advantages of Asphalt
Shingles
- Affordable Cost: Compared to other
roofing products, asphalt shingles are relatively inexpensive.
- Peace of Mind: Asphalt shingles have
been around for over 100 years. They have a proven track record in our
harsh climatic conditions.
- Availability: Asphalt shingles are
commonly available at most lumberyards.
- Suitability: Asphalt shingles are
available in a wide selection of sizes, styles and colours, suitable for
most residential applications.
- Warranty Coverage: Asphalt shingles are
protected with warranty periods ranging from 20 years to Lifetime, which
will suit any budget and needs.
- User-Friendly: Experienced
Do-It-Yourselfers can apply asphalt shingles successfully.
- Low Maintenance and Easy Repairs: Other
more expensive roofing products can require more maintenance,
specialized tools, can be more difficult to repair and almost always
require professional installation.
Asphalt shingles meet
other roofing material types
In the roofing industry, there
are currently other, more expensive materials available to cover roofs.
Some products include Metal or Wood shingles and Concrete or Slate tiles,
these materials generally require professional installation which can be
quite expensive. Some of these products are quite heavy on the roof
structure and are not necessarily suitable for all roof types. The
maintenance required to keep these products looking good surpasses by far
the low maintenance required with asphalt shingles.
Choosing the right
shingles for your roof
Many variables will guide you
in the decision of which shingle type is suitable for your dream roof. The
choice of shingles must consider the budget available, the style of the
roof and its slope, the warranty coverage desired, and the reputation and
track record of the roofing products manufacturer.
Plain facts about Organic
and Fiberglass Shingles
Both types of shingles, when
applied properly will perform well. In order to better compare, here is
some helpful information.
Organic Shingles:
- Have many decades of proven performance.
- Organic shingles are softer and easier
to work with than fiberglass shingles, especially in cold weather
applications.
- Contain more asphalt and nearly always
use heavier weight reinforcement than fiberglass shingles of similar
weight.
- Absorb roof stresses better and are more
tear-resistant than fiberglass shingles.
- Are typically thicker than fiberglass
shingles and are better capable to hide minor imperfections in the roof
deck or the old layer of shingles.
Fiberglass Shingles:
- Are more resistant to heat, which may
cause blisters to form on softer organic shingles.
- On most application, fiberglass shingles
require the installation of an asphalt saturated felt underlayment.
- Are more resistant to curling, which can
happen with organic shingles after many years of service.
- Roof assemblies covered with fiberglass
shingles have a higher fire resistance rating than roof assemblies
covered with organic shingles.
IKO Corporate home page
Organic and glass fibre-based shingles, roofing felts, and modified bitumen systems. Offers a warranty.
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