The most common type of roofing system would be shingles; shingles would be what you see most homes have. Because shingles are thick and heavy they have good wind rating and manufacturer’s warranties, typically around 30 years. With better performance, and improved aesthetics.
Types of Shingle Roofing
The most widely recognized kind of shingle material is architectural shingles, however numerous individuals pick tile or wood too. Architectural shingles are made to waterproof the rooftop and can be produced using two principle materials; fiberglass or from a formerly living natural base produced using cellulose, wood fiber, or paper squander.
Tile shingles are commonly produced using earth or concrete and are tough and tastefully satisfying, however extreme harm may make them split or break. Wood shingles have been around for a long time. They were even utilized during provincial occasions, however they’re altogether different at this point. Wood shingles can be produced using cedar, oak, and different woods and can be utilized as a material for both material and siding.
Problems that arise
The issues you’ll experience with your roof will likewise rely upon the sort of rooftop you have. For architectural shingles, the most widely recognized issues you may see incorporate rankling, twisting, and untimely splitting in the shingles. At the point when harmed, the shingle granules may likewise tumble off. On the off chance that your roof shingles appear as this happened, yet they’re generally new, it’s frequently an indication that something is wrong.
Tile shingles can keep going quite a while, however they are additionally inclined to splitting, particularly after a huge hailstorm or from fallen debris and waste. Wood shingles regularly succumb to form and parasites, particularly in moist situations, however can likewise part and break.
Common Shingle Roofing Maintenance
Despite the problems that can happen to your shingle roof. It is highly recommended you do routine maintenance to prolong the life of the roof. This maintenance is to seal edges, a/c units, pipe jacks, and most objects sticking out of the roof that cause a wall barrier for water.
Contact UTX Roofing & Construction
Please contact us and we will be glad to go inspect your property. We provide free inspections & estimates from one of our roofing experts. We work with all types of roofing systems.