To homeowners who are in need of a roof replacement have already a number of options available to them today. These choices have different roofing material characteristics based on your requirements.
The expected roofing material lifespan is as follows: for asphalt 3-tab shingles, it can live up until 20 years. For asphalt architectural shingles, 30 to 50 years, metal roofs for 40 to 80 years, and the longest lifespan for roofing materials like slate shingles, concrete and clay tiles is 60 to 150 years.
Asphalt 3-tab shingles are the most popular roofing materials for years now. This roofing material is durable as it consists of an asphalt or fiberglass base shingle that is covered with protected granules to add extra strength to the whole material.
These kinds of roofing material are affordable and very easy to install. If you are a homeowner and looking for a last longing roofing material,you can purchase a higher quality shingle that can last up to 50 years.
Architectural shingles are almost the same as asphalt shingles. Architectural shingles are recyclable and an extra layer is added during the production of this roofing material to add durability and aesthetic appeal.
Wooden shingles or shakes have been in the roofing industry for centuries yet it is still known up until today. This is made using hardwoods or composite wood materials. If you are living within a moderate climate zone area, your roof can last up to 30 years.
There are a wide variety of choices for roofing materials but before you do any DIY roofing projects, make sure you know the risks of this activity. Check out and read this infographic by UCroof to learn more information.
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