Kelowna roofer discusses asphalt roofing shingles

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Kelowna roofer discusses asphalt roofing shingles

"KELOWNA ROOFERS DISCUSSES ADVANTAGES OF MODERN ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES:� Years ago, most homes were built with roofs of wood shake, slate, or clay. Over time, roofing manufacturers continuously developed other roofing options which are made from different types of materials. Because of this, the best roofing material for a house has since become a curious task for the homeowners researching their options. Some home owners wonder if they should go for the old tried-and-tested materials, that often have charm that modern materials just can't compare with. Or should they go for the highest tech roofing materials? Unless there are special historical considerations, most families these days will opt for modern roofing products. The choice then typically becomes a toss up between asphalt shingles and a metal roofing system of some kind. Let us define shingles first. Shingles are small, thin pieces of building material often with one end thicker than the other for laying in overlapping rows as a covering for the roof or sides of the building. Asphalt shingles, from the name itself, are made from asphalt but it comes in 2 forms: Organic and Fiberglass. Organic asphalt shingles are made from waste paper saturated with asphalt, then a top coating of adhesive asphalt is applied and ceramic granules is embedded. While the fiberglass asphalt shingles have a base layer of glass fiber reinforcing mat. The mat is made from wet, random-laid with urea-formaldehyde resin (a class of rigid, odorless, synthetic materials that are made from urea and formaldehyde that are used in electrical fittings, adhesives, laminates and finishes for textiles). The mat is then coated with asphalt which contains mineral filers. Asphalt’s primary role in roofing shingles is to serve as a waterproof agent. Asphalt also holds the granules in place and adds to the overall strength of the roofing shingle. The best asphalt will stay flexible and will not dry out or become hard or brittle for the expected life of the roofing shingle.


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