Composition shingles are the most common roofing material in North America. They are commonly made of either fiberglass or recycled paper based products mixed with asphalt, which is then covered with colored mineral granules. While they have a low installation cost, composition shingles will usually protect your home for about 10-15 years. Some composition roofs require maintenance or repair in as little as 8 years. (more…)
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Asphalt Composition Shingle Roofing | Common Roofing Materials Comparison Pt. 1
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 by Mark VanceTags: asphalt, asphalt composition, common roofing materials, shingle, shingle roof, shingle roofing
Posted in Asphalt Roofing, Energy Star®, Global Warming, Uncategorized, cool roofing | 7 Comments »
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