If it’s time to replace your roof, you may be considering a variety of roofing options. Asphalt shingle roofs continue to be one of the most used roofing types. In Minnesota, asphalt shingle roofing is on the rise. There are many styles and variations to choose from depending on what you want the expected outcome to look like.
Asphalt Roofing Styles
Before, a shingled roof meant having a flat, boring roof that was not very appealing. Now, there are many different styles and colors to choose from depending on the style that matches your home. These choices are both beautiful and cost effective. No matter what type of home you live in, there is a style that is able to match your home. You should choose a color of the shingles to match the old roof if you want to continue to get the same look, but have a new roof without spending too much. If you want it to look like slate, try a gray shingled roof or if you want a wood look, go with brown. You can choose from a single or three-tab shingle. There are also shingles that mimic a lot of other materials such as cedar shake, slate, and clay.
Asphalt Shingle Design
The designs of the shingles also makes a difference, so you will want to look into what each of them is.
Individual: These are shingles installed one by one. It can take a lot of time to put them on. They do have more decoration style to them however, which might be something you’re looking to achieve with them.
Three Tab: These give the roof a more interesting visual effect and can look like individual shingles. They are bundled together in strips and are also known as strip shingles.
Dimensional: These gives a three dimensional effect and are also known as architectural shingles or laminated shingles. They provide a polished, new look to the roof.
Interlocking: These shingles will interlock together in order to give more protection against wind and other weather damages that might occur.
Composition
There is a composition of the shingles that you should be aware of. This is because the composition has to do with the material that helps to bond the shingles together. There are numerous ones to choose from.
Fiberglass: These shingles have a fiberglass base and core. They are lightweight, fire and moisture resistant, durable, and have a long life span.
Organic: The core is made from paper or wood and is largely outdated.
Asphalt composite shingles are both durable and affordable and you can purchase them in many different colors and styles depending on what you’re looking for. The shingles also come with a warranty as well. Often shingles are susceptible to warping and peeling from dramatic temperature variations; choosing high quality shingles can help to prevent this.
There are many different types of roofing that Iron River can handle, but if you’re looking specifically for asphalt shingles, we can help you. All of their shingles are high quality, backed with a warranty, and provide a long lifespan. The professionals at Iron River can help you plan out everything that needs to be done to ensure that your roofing needs are met. Give us a call and talk with a roofing professional today.
