Categories: Roofing

4 Fast Facts About Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles remain one of the most popular roofing choices across the country–and with good reason. When installed and maintained properly, they help improve the look and feel of your home. And if you want to understand this excellent material better, here’s WaynCo Roofing, provider of stress-free roof insurance claim assistance, sharing some fun facts.

1. This roofing material has been in use since the early 1900s. It became popular because a U.S. National Board of Fire Underwriters campaign sought to eliminate the use of wood shingles on roofs. Asphalt shingles come in both organic and fiberglass, with the latter being the most widely used option. Advances in roof manufacturing have also allowed for shingles that can come with cooling technology, and provide a high-definition look that rivals premium materials.

2. Asphalt shingles are extremely versatile. In fact, they come in a wide selection of colors, thicknesses and textures, allowing you to match your new roofing with your home’s exterior palette and architectural style. WaynCo Roofing, expert in roof replacement, is also a GAF®? Master Elite® contractor, which allows access to some of the loveliest asphalt shingle roofing systems available today. Our GAF Timberline® and Designer shingles, in fact, can emulate the timeless beauty of genuine wood shakes and slate, easily adding to your home’s curb appeal.

3. This roofing material offers superior weather protection. Unlike its early versions, asphalt shingles are now specially designed to withstand the harshest weather conditions. Our GAF Lifetime Roofing Systems, for instance, come with Advanced Protection® Technology. They are tested to endure hurricane-force winds, rainstorms, and blistering sunlight, keeping your home protected from weather damage all year round.

4. Asphalt shingles can come with solid warranty coverage. Are asphalt shingles reasonably priced compared to the standard metal roofing cost? There’s not much difference, actually. Both are a worthy investment, but asphalt shingles, in particular, can come with industry-leading warranties. As a GAF Master Elite® contractor, WaynCo Roofing can offer the exclusive GAF Golden Pledge® Warranty, which offers 50-year coverage on materials and 25-year on installation.

When in need of high-quality asphalt shingle roofing systems, WaynCo Roofing can definitely deliver. We proudly serve homeowners in Matthews, NC, and the nearby cities. Call us today at (704) 814-9566 or fill out this contact form to schedule your free quote.

Karrie Fasching

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