Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Academy Roofing In Huntsville, AL Offers Asphalt Composition Shingles

Architectural Shingles pictured above

The most common residential roofing material is Asphalt Composition Shingles.  Asphalt Composition Shingles are made with asphalt and covered with ceramic coated granules (crushed rock).   Different colors of granules are combined to achieve a rich shingle color.  
Most Asphalt Composition Shingles last 16-20 years and are available in the following variations listed in order of price, least to greatest:
  • Three Tab (3-Tab) is the least expensive asphalt composition shingle.
Standard 3-Tab Shingle
  • Architectural laminate has a second layer or pieces added for definition.  Generally, Architectural shingles are more durable than 3-Tab shingles because they are thicker with the addition of a second layer.  
Standard Architectural Shingle
  • Designer shingles are achieved through thickness, shape, and placement of multiple layers and pieces.  Designer shingles are a fantastic feature for any home.
Example of Designer Shingles
Not all shingles are created equal when it comes to quality.  Academy Roofing only uses quality roofing materials.  When choosing a roofing contractor, make sure the company you choose uses quality materials- compare apples to apples.   Please contact one of our "Educators" at Academy Roofing for more information and to schedule your complementary roof inspection.  

Academy Roofing, Huntsville, AL Call 256.890.8225 or CLICK HERE to request more information.

No comments:

Post a Comment