You may have neighbors with tile roofs or older asphalt shingles and you may wonder why you should choose asphalt shingles for a new roof installation.
Reasons include attractive lines, durability, and versatility.
Sure, slate roofs that are properly installed can last for 75 years or longer and tile can last just about as long if the underlayment was installed well. Asphalt shingles are also durable and can last for 50 years or more if the roofing system is … properly installed.
As you read on about asphalt shingles, remember that Garvey Roofing offers free estimates and a unique peace-of-mind guarantee. Scroll to the end of this post to read about it.
Asphalt shingles look appealing
If you’re wanting curb appeal, then multi-dimensional asphalt shingles can look nice with the variety of colors available but also the depth.
Major roofing manufacturers GAF and Owens Corning offer a multi-dimensional shingle that has plenty of depth and creates an aesthetically pleasing site.
Asphalt shingles are durable
Shingles are durable and will last for many decades. They’re manufactured in thick layers that includes fiberglass and UV coatings to reflect the sun’s most damaging rays.
New asphalt shingles can reduce energy use
Rooftop temperatures get extremely hot from July through September, climbing upwards of 150 degrees and higher unless you’ve got shady oak trees or Chinese Elm trees shading your property.
GAF makes asphalt shingles that do quite well in reflecting the sun.
The Timberline CS line as noted on the GAF website, is rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council and cool roofs may save homeowners an average of 7–15% on their total cooling costs.
Should you replace your roof or install a new one?
No one wants to spend money that they don’t have or spend money needlessly.
Your roof is one of the most important ways you can protect your home against the sun and rain.
Garvey Roofing installs roofs for all seasons across the San Gabriel Valley and Thomas Garvey advises that homeowners consider these points before installing a new roof:
What’s the current shape of your roof?
- Is it leaking, are the shingle curling at the edges, and are any missing?
Do you find granules in the gutter or on the ground? If so, you’re losing protection against the sun and the roof will begin degrading.
- How long do you plan on staying in your home?
A few years and then sell or for decades to come?
The longer you plan to stay in your home and the worse shape your roof is in, then the more likely you need a new roof.
Garvey Roofing installs and repairs roofs for all seasons and Thomas will gladly explain what he means when he gives a free estimate.
Got roofing questions?
Call Garvey Roofing, highly versatile and skilled at working on structures from historic homes built in the early 20th century to homes built in the past decade.
626-358-9208
Thomas Garvey guarantees all labor and materials for total peace of mind—a one-of-a-kind roofing guarantee.
