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Reasons to Choose Asphalt Roofing Shingles
by Roof101 - Constituting about 80% of roofs in America, asphalt roofing shingles are the most popular type of residential roofing material. Asphalt roof shingles are highly economical, starting at about $0.80 per square foot, and can be purchased in a wide range of sizes and colors.. Because they are easily cut and fastened, asphalt roof shingles are compatible with all kinds of roofing accessories and suitable to all kinds of roofing slopes. Asphalt roof shingles are also widely available, making them easily repaired. Roof 101 contractors provide all kinds of asphalt roof shingle related services, including installation, repair, cleaning, and maintenance, for well affordable prices.
Asphalt Roofing Shingles Materials and Qualities
Asphalt roofing is available in two types; glass fiber and organic shingles. Fiberglass asphalt roofing shingles contain a fiberglass reinforcing mat covered with adhesive asphalt and ceramic granules. Their best quality is fire-rating and installation simplicity. However, organic asphalt roof shingles are considered the best asphalt roof shingles, as they contain 40% more asphalt than fiberglass asphalt roof shingles, which make them heavier and therefore more durable and blow-off resistant. Organic asphalt roof shingles consist of a paper-based material saturated with ceramic granules and coated with asphalt. The ceramic granules provide UV ray reflection, while the asphalt coating provides waterproofing qualities.
The Life-Span of an Asphalt Shingle Roof
The life span of an asphalt shingle roof strongly depends upon the environment. Asphalt roofing in cooler climates lasts longer than those in warmer climates, so fiberglass asphalt roof shingles are used more in the South, while organic asphalt roof shingles are used in the North. Attic ventilation increases the life span, yet an asphalt shingle roof will generally survive 20-45 years.
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Workshop Shed with Shed Workbench Layout
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009Your workshop shed is ready and your workbench is finished. Now is the time to plan your workshop shed layout. Planning is everything and you will be glad you took the time to do it right.
Is Your Workshop Shed Cedar?
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009Whether your workshop shed is cedar or not, you will need to know sheet goods fairly well in order to purchase the right products for your needs. Start here with basic information about sheet goods for storage or workshop shed building.
You Didn't Use a Storage Shed Kit! Good for You!
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009No storage shed kit for you! No, you are building this puppy from the ground up using blueprints and sheer talent. Good for you! Here are 8 simple steps to include in planning your workshop shed project.
Your Wooden Storage Shed - The History of Nails and Wood Screws
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009Did you know that one of the first metal items forged by man was nails? Want to know more interesting history of nails and screws? Read on.
5 Tips for Fast Easy Storage Shed Building
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/20095 straight forward tips to consider when building your storage shed.
Concrete Slab Foundation for Shed
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009Workshops shed require a foundation to sit on just like your house does. In a previous article, we examined the pros and cons of wooden skid foundation. Here we will explore the concrete slab foundation option.
How About a Wooden Skid Foundation?
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009Just like your house, a workshop shed must be built on a foundation. But what type of foundation is right for you. Here we explore the wooden skid foundation.
Screws, Nails and Pins: Woodworking Fasteners
By: Robert (Mac) McCormack | 29/11/2009Tips and hints about sorting, storing and labeling your woodworking fasteners. You may not think this very important until after you have completed several woodworking projects and you find that your fasteners are scattered all over your workshop shed.
Three Tamko roof shingle styles of man made material
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementTamko roof shingles have been with us since the mid 1940s, when E.L. Craig started his family Tamko shingles business. The headquarters of this family run business are still in their original location, in Joplin, Missouri, but Tamko roof shingles manufacturer now has a much larger product line and manufacturing plants in Alabama Kansas, Maryland, Tennessee and Texas
Synthetic CertainTeed Shingles look like natural materials
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementCertainTeed roof shingles have earned a reputation of quality, solid and reliable roof shingles over the one hundred years of their existence and service to American homeowners. When installing or repairing low slope and steep slope roofs, CertainTeed roof shingles are always a finalist, often the eventual choice. From its position as a technologically innovative and one of the top US roof shingle manufacturers, the CertainTeed shingle is a solid option
GAF roof shingles in fifteen different styles
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementThe founders of the GAF roof shingles manufacturer never imagined back in 1886, when the company was founded, that it would become a multi-billion company, well known and widely respected for its roof shingles across all of North America, at places far away from its Wayne, New Jersey headquarters. With annual sales of nearly $2 billion GAF roof shingles have exceeded any expectations that may have been at the time
Elk roof shingles for different style roofs
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementElk roofing shingles have been in production since 1955. Today, the company has offices across most of the United States, providing Elk roofing shingles through a network of suppliers and dealers. The company’s roofing shingles are known for the high quality, durability and the protection Elk roofing shingles provide against wind and moisture, heat and fire
Slate shingles and synthetic slate shingles
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementSlate shingles are perhaps the richest and most elegant roofing product available. Castles and cathedrals, palaces and the most distinguished residential homes have had slate shingles on their roofs for long lasting protection and aesthetic appeal. Slate shingles provide homes with colors that are rich and textures that are smooth and uniform. Slate roofing shingles can last a century, even more, depending on the quality of the slate
Synthetic roof shake made of advanced materials
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementRoofing technology brings us the synthetic roof shake that is realistic looking and highly durable but is made of materials other than slate and wood. Synthetic roof shakes are a small but growing niche. The use of cutting-edge materials is buying a hold on a growing market share of homeowners
Wood Shake Shingles
By: Roof101 | 11/10/2009 | Home ImprovementCedar heartwood is hard, could be cut straight and has natural insect and rot repellent toxins. Since cedar trees were widespread across the northwestern United States, especially in the first half of the 20th century, it was also a popular roofing material. Cedar shake shingles, however, were never a cheap option. Furthermore, cedar shake shingles are subject to fire, which necessitates they be treated with a fire retardant