Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roofing material in New England mainly because they are economical and versatile, work well on steep-sloped roofs, are sunlight and weather resistant, require little-to-no maintenance and can be cost effective.
They come in two types – organic base and fiberglass. Organic base means that the shingles are made of a cellulose mat saturated with asphalt and covered with mineral granules. Fiberglass shingles have a mat of woven glass fiber saturated with asphalt and covered with mineral granules. We install both types- organic and fiberglass shingles.
Organic-base shingles have a Class C (the lowest) fire rating, while fiberglass shingles have a Class A (the highest) rating.
Organic shingles are more flexible in cold weather than fiberglass ones. Some roofers don’t like to install fiberglass because they say their stiffness causes them to crack. Manufacturers response and our experience is that when fiberglass shingles are installed properly they will last 20-50 years.
The two most common types of asphalt shingle roofing are three-tab, also called a strip shingle, and architectural, also called a laminate shingle.
A three-tab shingle is a rectangular mat with two slots cut in its front edge. The slots provide stress relief as the shingle expands and contracts with the weather. An architectural shingle has a heavy base mat and another mat or sections of mat applied on top of it. Many people like the appearance of architectural shingles. They also are sturdier and only slightly more expensive and generally this cost is offset by ease of installation.
LORR Roofing & Fabrication can explain the pros and cons of a 30 versus a 50 year system and tailor make a solution fitting your roofing need. Our preferred asphalt shingle can be found at www.gaf.com
Asphalt Roofs
They come in two types – organic base and fiberglass. Organic base means that the shingles are made of a cellulose mat saturated with asphalt and covered with mineral granules. Fiberglass shingles have a mat of woven glass fiber saturated with asphalt and covered with mineral granules. We install both types- organic and fiberglass shingles.
Organic-base shingles have a Class C (the lowest) fire rating, while fiberglass shingles have a Class A (the highest) rating.
Organic shingles are more flexible in cold weather than fiberglass ones. Some roofers don’t like to install fiberglass because they say their stiffness causes them to crack. Manufacturers response and our experience is that when fiberglass shingles are installed properly they will last 20-50 years.
The two most common types of asphalt shingle roofing are three-tab, also called a strip shingle, and architectural, also called a laminate shingle.
A three-tab shingle is a rectangular mat with two slots cut in its front edge. The slots provide stress relief as the shingle expands and contracts with the weather. An architectural shingle has a heavy base mat and another mat or sections of mat applied on top of it. Many people like the appearance of architectural shingles. They also are sturdier and only slightly more expensive and generally this cost is offset by ease of installation.
LORR Roofing & Fabrication can explain the pros and cons of a 30 versus a 50 year system and tailor make a solution fitting your roofing need. Our preferred asphalt shingle can be found at www.gaf.com