Asphalt Shingles 'Near Me' - Roofing in Middlesex, Plymouth, Bristol, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex

There are several roofing materials to choose for your suburban house, townhouse, or cottage – like metal shingles, cedar or clay tiles, even solar panels, and so on.

But among all the available options there is a leader, the most popular and most demanded material across the USA and North America.

Without a doubt, it is asphalt shingles. 75% of roofs in our country are covered with asphalt materials.

Our company is engaged in complex roofing services. We work with all types of roofing, including all the variety of asphalt shingles.

Asphalt shingles are believed to be one of the most affordable shingle-type options for residential property. Asphalt is fire-resistant, energy-efficient, easy to install and requires minimal maintenance. To add, it is environmentally friendly. This material is immune to decay, rust, termites and other uninvited guests.

Asphalt shingles manufacturers offer a wide range of products in different colors, textures and shades, including models that mimic more expensive and premium roofing materials.

The average lifespan of professionally installed asphalt shingles is 20-25 years. If you are looking to invest in an attractive and reliable roof that does not need to be maintained every month, asphalt shingles are believed to be the best option.

There are only a few disadvantages of asphalt shingles – they are not suitable for flat or mostly zero-slope roofs.

In addition, you should pay additional attention to waterproofing and fastening the shingles to roof lathing so that they are not ripped off by wind.

Our roofers will help you to choose the right roofing material for your home, taking into account the architectural features of the roof, the existing engineering and drainage systems, and the exterior appearance.

There are several types of asphalt shingles, which differ in technical characteristics, installation requirements and appearance.

Three-tab Asphalt Shingles
Architectural HD or Dimensional Shingles
Composite Slate
Slate

Contact our experts and they will tell you in detail which type of asphalt roofing to choose, taking into account your budget and individual demands.

This is the most affordable and basic option that will suit most pitched roofs of residential buildings.

Manufacturers offer several color options for the material, but their choice is not as wide as in other “more expensive” categories.

Typically, shingles are at least 12 inches long and are visually divided into three “tabs” for decorative purposes.

One of the advantages of Three-tab Asphalt Shingles is lightweight but at the same time, it seems to be a disadvantage.

If installed incorrectly, lightweight shingles can be literally blown off the roof.

Architectural HD (dimensional, laminated) is more modern roofing material.

Unlike the previous material, architectural HD shingles are two-layer and heavier.

Due to the three-dimensional look, they are more attractive.

Despite the fact that this roofing material is more expensive, it is more durable and reliable as well.

Correctly mounted dimensional shingles can last up to 30-40 years.

Natural slate is almost eternal, but not the cheapest natural material. But if it was only a matter of service life, the slate would not be able to compete with alternative and more affordable materials.

Its main advantage is natural attractiveness, luxury, and aesthetic appearance. With a slate roof, your country house will look like a medieval royal family castle.

In addition, such a roof will probably significantly increase the value of your property on the market.

Sizes of natural slate shingles can be of different sizes, lengths, and widths, but there are only a few color options – almost black, dark gray, light red, and light green.

The main disadvantage of slate is its heavy weight, requiring a reinforced roof structure and professional installation only.

Composite or synthetic slate roofing is an alternative to natural material. It costs less, but it looks almost the same as natural stone. There are composite slates that imitate other elite materials such as clay or cedar.

Composite materials are better protected from mechanical damage because of production technology (some materials can be walked on), and their service life, although less than that of natural slate, is still about 50 years. Among the disadvantages of composite slate, we should mention low fire resistance.

Choosing the right material for your roof is a complex task. Asphalt shingles are no exception.

There are many factors to consider, including the available budget, the area and type of the roof, the reliability of the roof frame and structure of the entire house, the requirements for sound and thermal insulation. Do not forget that the roof should be beautiful and fits the style of the exterior.

If you choose the right material and ask professional builders for installation, the asphalt roof will last 30-100 years, with minimal maintenance, will reliably protect the house from weathering, will complement any property and even increase its market value.

Contact our consultants, and we will help you to choose the optimal roofing material, make a roof project and install a new material with a quality guarantee.