A Home With New Shingles

Change Home's Image With Shingles

When you think of making changes to your home, you may think of it as a costly and long-term process. But changing the image of your house can be as simple as selecting a shingle type from a lookbook! Plus, just switching up your shingle type could make your home more energy-efficient and damage-resistant. If you're ready for a visual change, roofing shingles can be replaced year-round and adapted to the style of your choice.

When selecting the best roofing shingles for your home, in most cases you'll want to consider the following factors:

  • Grade and Budget: Choose from a variety of models which differ based on installation cost, quality, and available design options.
  • Climate: Lighter colors can reflect heat, while dark colors are best for colder regions. Choose ratings for wind, fire, and hail based on your climate.
  • Design and Color: The higher the grade, the more styles, and colors you'll get to choose from.

You can start by browsing the following roofing shingles, and reach out with any questions.

Asphalt roof shingles

These are by far the most popular choice for residential roof shingles. They are low-cost, easy to install, and durable, with an average lifespan of 20 to 50 years.

Asphalt roof shingles pair best with steep roofs. Although they are cheaper and easy to install, they are recommended for more temperate climates, since significant changes in temperature can weaken them. Because they can be recycled, asphalt shingles are an environmentally friendly option.

With current technology, asphalt shingles can be customized to different colors, sizes, and shapes. And you don't need to sacrifice appearance for cost — they are crafted to look like some of the more expensive shingles.

Fiberglass shingles

A blend of baked plastic and glass fiber makes the fiberglass shingle more strong and durable. The fiberglass shingle is then coated with some asphalt and mineral fillers to make it waterproof.

Fiberglass shingles are known for being fire-resistant. For this reason, fiberglass shingles may be best if you live in a fire-prone area.

Organic Shingles

This type of shingle was created in a bid for more eco-friendly products but was removed from the market around 2005 due to its inefficiency. They were manufactured from the recycling of waste paper and clothes which were then coated with asphalt.

Wood and shake shingles

These are made from wood or synthetic material. Wood shingles have a lifespan of up to 30 years and can withstand harsh climatic conditions like fluctuation of temperatures and high-speed winds. They are eco-friendly and can help reduce your heating bills.

Other types of roof shingles include slate shingles, which have a lifespan of 80 to 100 years, as well as solar shingles — a more recent and highly efficient type. Solar shingles also help in the production of domestic energy for consumption.

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