Asphalt is a roof shingle alternative to tile, wood, and metal roofs because most residents continue picking asphalt because of its durability, inexpensive and simple to install. There are two types of asphalt shingles are used organic and fiberglass asphalt shingles.
Organic shingles are generally made of waste paper saturated with asphalt to make it waterproof, a layer of adhesive is coated on it and then ceramic granules are then embedded. Organic shingles contain around 40% more asphalt per square than fiberglass shingles. So, this makes them environmentally less friendly despite being organic. These are more prone to fire because of its paper-based making.
Fiberglass shingles have a base layer of glass fibers fortifying the mat. The mat is made from wet, random laid fiberglass bonded with urea-formaldehyde resin. To make this fiber glass shingle mat waterproof then it is coated with asphalt which contains mineral fillers. These shingles resist fire because fiberglass reinforcement was devised as the replacement for asbestos paper reinforcement of roof shingles.
Asphalt shingles are available in assorted grades that offer different life spans, based on your needs. Below are some of the specifications to consider for knowing whether the asphalt is a better roofing material or not.
Organic shingles are generally made of waste paper saturated with asphalt to make it waterproof, a layer of adhesive is coated on it and then ceramic granules are then embedded. Organic shingles contain around 40% more asphalt per square than fiberglass shingles. So, this makes them environmentally less friendly despite being organic. These are more prone to fire because of its paper-based making.
Fiberglass shingles have a base layer of glass fibers fortifying the mat. The mat is made from wet, random laid fiberglass bonded with urea-formaldehyde resin. To make this fiber glass shingle mat waterproof then it is coated with asphalt which contains mineral fillers. These shingles resist fire because fiberglass reinforcement was devised as the replacement for asbestos paper reinforcement of roof shingles.
Asphalt shingles are available in assorted grades that offer different life spans, based on your needs. Below are some of the specifications to consider for knowing whether the asphalt is a better roofing material or not.
- Asphalt shingles are easy and fast to install. You need to pay more for installation and you can finish your dwellings on time.
- Asphalt shingles are available in different styles, strengths, price. They are affordable compared with all other roofing materials.
- There are many styles, textures and colors are available in this asphalt material. If you use this material on your roofs, the appearance of your home looks totally changed.
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