Composite shingles are durable, dependable, and remarkable. For many homeowners, they've become the best roofing materials. If you're still on the fence about using composite shingles, consider looking at their prominent features below.
Long Lifespan
Composite shingles can last 40-50 years because of their durable ingredients. Composite shingles contain fiberglass, strong wood fiber, and other materials with excellent structural strength and resistance to many hazards.
Fire Resistance
Class A composite shingles have excellent fire resistance among other asphalt shingles. Class C shingles come close, but these composite shingles slow down fires and withstand heat far better than Class C asphalt shingles.
Wind Resistance
Composite shingles can endure wind speeds from 110 to 190 miles per hour versus the average 60-90 miles per hour wind resistance of asphalt shingles.
Impact Resistance
Class 4 composite shingles can stand up to gigantic hailstones with a scratch or minimal damage. Typical asphalt shingles can suffer from dents and bruises after a severe local hailstorm.
No Granules
Composite shingles rely on the ingredients used in manufacturing and don't use granules on asphalt shingles. Once asphalt roofs lose their granules, they develop leaks and crack within a few months.
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The advantages of composite roof materials
Composite roof materials have become a popular choice in new construction and remodeling projects for a variety of reasons, including:
Durability: The material blend chosen for composite shingles ensures longevity due not only to its strength, but also its resistance to potential disaster conditions. Composite roofing material can withstand hailstorms and winds up to 110 miles per hour, absorbs less moisture due to the fiberglass mat, resists mold and algae, and is fire retardant.
Versatility: Choosing composite materials doesn't limit the aesthetic options of your home. Many different styles of roofing can be replicated in almost any color, and the color you choose won't fade over time.
Sustainability: Due to the recycled nature of many of the materials involved in composite roofing, they're often eligible for LEED certification. However, even if the shingles aren't made of recycled materials, they are recyclable at the end of their lifespan, which reduces landfill waste.
Affordability: Cost is a significant factor when you're building or updating a house. Composite roofing material is more affordable than traditional options such as slate, wood, shake, or tile, and the lighter weight of the shingles means roof reinforcement often isn't necessary when it would be with heavier options like stone or wood. The density of the shingles also helps insulate your home, reducing utility bills over time.
Although weather conditions and factors such as the pitch of the roof can affect longevity, roofs generally last between 15 and 30 years. Due to the strength and durability of composite shingles, they tend to perform better. Manufacturers often offer warranties that range from 30 to 50 years. As such, the cost over time is significantly reduced, making it a worthy investment. (Continue reading here to learn more)
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