Auckland Commercial Roofing Supply & Install Asphalt Shingles

Auckland Commercial Roofing deliver a huge range of commercial and residential roofing services across the greater Auckland area, and this month we talk about their asphalt shingles.

Asphalt shingles come in two varieties: fiberglass and organic. Fiberglass shingles are made of a woven fiberglass base mat, covered with a waterproof asphalt coating, and topped with ceramic granules that shield the product from harmful UV rays. The result is a lighter weight and thinner roofing material. Fiberglass shingles also have a higher fire rating than organic varieties and generally carry a longer warranty.

The traditional organic mat-based shingles are made from a recycled layer of felt paper, asphalt-saturated for waterproofing, and coated with adhesive asphalt into which the ceramic granules are embedded. With 40 percent more asphalt than their fiberglass counterparts, the traditional organic mat-based shingles are heavier, thicker and more costly. The additional asphalt content also makes them less environmentally friendly.

Shingles are commonly manufactured in two different types, including three-tab shingles are distinguished by cut outs—tabs—made along their long lower edge. The result, is that “each shingle looks like three separate pieces when installed, but it’s only one. Architectural asphalt shingles contain no cut outs, but their lower portions are laminated with an additional asphalt layer. This creates the contoured, dimensional look that gives them their name. Asphalt sealant bonds the layers, reinforcing the shingles’ waterproof capability. Though durable, architectural shingles are not recommended for low-sloping roofs, which are more vulnerable to wind-driven rain.

Installed properly, asphalt shingles are no longer easy to identify. Some are made to convincingly mimic the look of slate, wood shakes or even tile, and shingle shapes can be similarly varied. Colour choices are more varied than ever, depending on your taste and the style of your home.

There are also variegated looks achieved by mixing light and dark tones skilfully, plus weathered looks designed to make a new roof-look suit a vintage house. There are interactive tools online that can help you “try on” colours and styles to find the asphalt shingle best suited to your home, so for more information on roof maintenance Auckland, commercial roofing Auckland and roof replacement Auckland please go to www.aucklandcommercialroofing.co.nz .