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Residential Roofing

Shingle Application

Fiberglass asphalt shingles are the most popular, rather inexpensive and simple shingle choice to install. Historically, fiberglass asphalt shingles have come to replace asphalt-roofing shingles. But they have since become widely popular, mostly in cold climate regions such as Canada and the northern United States, but in warmer regions, even those prone to extreme climate conditions as well.

Slate

Slate shingles are perhaps the richest and most elegant roofing product available. Castles and cathedrals, palaces and the most distinguished residential homes have had slate shingles on their roofs for long lasting protection and aesthetic appeal. Slate shingles provide homes with colors that are rich and textures that are smooth and uniform. Slate roofing shingles can last a century, even more, depending on the quality of the slate. Installing a slate roof comes at a cost, as the list of superlatives would imply, a cost sometimes as high as the rest of the house. Its other downsides include brittleness, a result of the metamorphosis that created the slate in nature, and nail corrosion, allowing the slates to slip and slide.

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is possibly the most durable material for your roof; it does not deteriorate with exposure to the elements, such as the sun’s rays and heavy rain. Metal roofing is especially strong because it is coated with a metallic coating of either Zinc or Aluminum, which makes it resistant to rust. Metal roofing has a 120 mph wind rating, which means that it can withstand even an F2 tornado. Additionally, a metal roof will reflect heat effectively such that it insulates during the winter, and cools during the summer. When it comes to extremer weather, metal roofing will NOT increase the chance of being struck by lightning. In fact, if struck, it will be able to spread the electrical currents safely over the roof without it penetrating into the house. The metal roof is also non combustible and non flammable, so you have a low risk of receiving damage to your house in such conditions.

Wood Shingles and Shakes

Wood shingles that are rough and rustic are called shakes. They come in varying sizes and lengths of 16, 18 and 24 inches. Nailing wood shingles is done in a way that enables air circulation, while shakes are laid so that they form a tight surface. Both methods are devised to assure durability and resist decay. Treatment of wood shingles and shakes can slow down natural weathering processes, though expect a 1/4 inch or more to be lost over the period of a century. Wood shingles and shakes alike can be installed over previous layers of asphalt shingles or wood shingles. Furthermore, wood shingle roof repair is made simpler this way.