If the time has come for you to replace your roof shingles, you may find yourself researching the different options available. Asphalt, wood and slate shingles, or metal roofing: The options are many and you aren’t a roofer. Luckily, the experts at Feazel– your professional asphalt shingle roofer, serving Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, and Raleigh – are here to help. Let's start by talking about asphalt shingles. What are they?

Facts from an Asphalt Shingle Roofer

If you own a home, chances are you have asphalt shingles, as they are widely used and affordable. There are numerous shapes, sizes, colors and styles of asphalt shingles. Made of asphalt (which is pitch mixed with sand or gravel), asphalt shingles are made of an organic or fiberglass base, surfaced with asphalt coating, according to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association.

They are the top choice for residential homeowners – and professional asphalt shingle roofers -- because they are durable, affordable and versatile. In fact, more than 12.5 billion square feet of asphalt shingle products are made annually – that’s enough to cover more than 5 million homes EVERY YEAR, according to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. Did we mention that they are affordable and can last decades (generally 20 years or more)? Asphalt shingles come in so many varieties that you, as a homeowner, are sure to find a look that compliments the style of your residence. Generally durable, asphalt shingles do well in most climates. They cannot be installed by asphalt shingle roofers on low-slope or steep-sloped roofs, however (which is why you won't see them on a big-box store). There are other benefits as well. Asphalt shingles are low-maintenance, especially when properly chosen and professionally installed by an asphalt shingle roofer. They are also made to resist fire and wind. We hope this article answered some of your questions about asphalt shingles. Anything we missed? Call us! We’d love to chat and answer YOUR roofing questions. 

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Now is a GREAT time to check if your home needs a new roof. Feazel would be happy to be your trusted local roofing contractor! Protect your home with a company you can depend on.