Tips on Picking Out Roofing Shingles

Asphalt Shingles

When it comes to North America, the default popular choice are asphalt shingles. They're made for durability, lasting for decades with little upkeep needed. Homeowners and building professionals prefer them for a number of reasons. This involves style and color options, their affordability, and installation being quite cost-efficient.

Asphalt shingles come in three main classes: dimensional shingles, luxury shingles, and strip shingles.

• Dimensional Shingles

There are two other terms for dimensional shingles: "laminate" or "architectural.” However, they all boil down to the same thing: for American homes, they're widespread. At least two laminated asphalt layers make up these shingles, with a multi-dimensional look. The overall look is essentially much like slate tile roofing or natural wood shake roofing.

• Luxury Shingles

As their name suggests, luxury shingles are incredibly high-end. There is a strong fortified take against the elements, sophisticated designs, and richer color gradients and blends. All of these add beauty and value to the exterior of a home.

• Strip Shingles

These shingles are also called "three-tab.” They're the most affordable option to make, and they're essentially the very basics when it comes to asphalt shingles. That's because their form is a flat layer of singular asphalt.

Other types of shingles worth considering include:

• Clay tiles
• Slate tiles
• Solar shingles and tiles
• Wood shakes

Conclusion

When it comes to the roof of a home, no aspect should be left to chance. That includes the roof shingle, which comes in a lot of colors, materials, and shapes. A good place to start when making a choice are the popular ones. Asphalt shingles that come in three main classes are a typical frontrunner, but there are also other types such as slate tiles, wood shakes, and clay tiles.