Shingle roofs remain a favorite style among homeowners across the country, including those in the Columbus, Georgia area. If you don’t live in a house covered by this familiar patchwork look, you’ve undoubtedly seen them nearby. But if you’re shopping for a roof replacement (or repair), you’ll want to familiarize yourself with a few basic elements of shingle roofs—this can help you decide if shingles work for you, and if so, which type is the best option.
Two sides of the same shingle — affordability and relative ease of installation are reasons for the popularity of shingle roofs. These same qualities, however, often result in the need for resurfacing every couple of decades or so. The bright side? Depending on your city’s codes, you can typically layer at least once over existing shingles before having to do a tear-off (starting from scratch at the roof base).
Shingle species — there are several different types of shingles available. Most commonly used are asphalt shingles, which are made of a mixture of asphalt and fiberglass, and within this category are three subcategories: three-tab, architectural, and multilayered architectural. Three-tab are the thinnest, but are also the only variety that can be installed atop an existing layer. Architectural and multilayered architectural, respectively, are bigger investments but are also designed to resemble more attractive materials like cedar or slate. You can also spring for the genuine article of the latter two materials; but be mindful both are a good deal more costly and can be more upkeep.
When determining your choice of material, you may find one “shingle” factor that makes it an easy pick, or you may have to carefully compare several criteria before proceeding with your project. Wherever you are in the decision process, trust us at Yoder’s Roofing, LLC for advice. Contact us today for more information about shingle roofs as well as other types!