Nowadays you have so many choices when it comes to picking the roofing materials you want for your home. Each material type has its own benefits and advantages, but some types are a little more versatile than the rest. Homeowners in southeastern PA can choose from shake and metal to slate or more for their roofing needs. Our professionals at J L Roofing & Siding are knowledgeable about all types of roofing materials and can work with you to fit your needs and budget for putting the best roof over your head. Today we would like to highlight some of the more significant benefits of an asphalt shingle roof.
Asphalt’s versatility is unparalleled. No matter the pitch or style of your roof, beyond small sloping requirements, asphalt can adapt to match it. Whether your roof is complicated or straightforward, asphalt will cover it seamlessly and completely. And with its varied options of shingle types, you can even have an asphalt roof that looks like cedar shake.
Color choice options are unbeatable. Unlike other roofing types, with asphalt shingles you can choose a color that suits your home, and even hand-pick the shape of the tiles. Lighter colors of asphalt shingles will reflect the sun’s rays, while darker colors will absorb the sun’s warmth in winter. The choice is up to you.
Outstanding option where cost-effectiveness is concerned. Asphalt shingles are the best choice for your house budget due to their ease of installation and subsequent labor savings. They can last 20 years or longer, depending on weather conditions and your landscaping surrounding your home. If you want top performance for lower costs, you need look no further. They are also much more easily repaired than other roofing materials should repairs become necessary.
They will not require any structural changes for installation. Due to their light weight, asphalt shingles do not have any additional housing requirements. Other roofs such as metal or slate can require that your home be renovated structurally to bear the weight load of the material.
Adaptability to future roof changes. Metal also has its advantages but suppose you decide to add a fireplace to one of the rooms in your house in the future? With asphalt shingles, J L Roofing & Siding will be able to quickly and easily adapt your shingle configuration to accommodate that fireplace’s chimney or other addition or change.
Ease of installation – and repair. J L Roofing & Siding has the professional team to easily bring long-lasting beauty to your roof through the use of asphalt shingles. They have worked with it for years and its versatility is not just in its colors, but in its ease of installation which equals lower labor costs for you. In case of storm damage or other unforeseen events they can much more easily repair an asphalt roof than other types which could require a full roof replacement.
In addition to all the favorable reasons above for asphalt, know that it is recyclable and is used for making roads or road repairs when recycled. The options surrounding asphalt are unmatched, from the color and the weight to the ease of installation. Call or contact us at J L Roofing & Siding to start on your journey of asphalt shingles today!