Shingle Roofing
Quality roofing shingles create a protective barrier between the wiles of nature and the safety and security of your home and family. Shingles can also keep your home properly insulated in both summer and winter. Some shingles are better than others at helping to regulate your home’s temperature.
There are many different kinds of roofing shingles available on the market today. They span a wide range of prices, sizes, and colors, and some will work better for your home than others. If you’re interested in shingle roofing, explore your many different options, and speak to a roofing expert from Z. Abedin Construction about which shingles will be the most appropriate for your project.
Wood Shingles
More environmentally friendly than most other types of shingles, wood shingles are durable and can last between 30 and 50 years. They’re energy-efficient and available in cedar and redwood.
One of the biggest downsides of wood shingles is that they are more likely to catch fire than other types of shingles. The installation process is more difficult than some other roof types, and they can be damaged by termites and mold.
Mildew and mold can be kept at bay by power washing your shingles as needed, and if you need to replace any damaged shingles, you can replace a few here and there without having to replace the entire roof.
Slate Shingles
One of the best things about a slate shingle roof is that it can last anywhere from 80 to 100 years! It also has some of the best water and damage resistance of any roofing material available today. It’s ideal for frigid winter temperature like we get here in New York, and it comes in several colors, including green, black, gray, and red.
Slate shingles are quite heavy, so it’s important to find out if your home has the structural integrity necessary to bear the load. Slate shingles are also expensive, both to install and to repair. Still, if your home can bear the weight and you can handle the expense, it’s hard to beat a slate roof.
Tile Shingles
Often seen on Spanish or Mediterranean style homes, tile roofs are both visually appealing and long lasting. Most tile roofs can last up to 80 years if they’re properly cared for.
Tile roofing shingles come in a variety of shapes and colors. Lighter-colored roofing tiles can help to keep your home cooler in the summer. Common problems with tile shingles include small cracks or holes in cracked or broken tiles. They can be fixed by prying them up and replacing them or by filling the cracks and holes with plastic roofing cement.
As you can see, there are some great options for shingle roofing available today. To learn more about shingle roofing, or to get an estimate for a shingle roof for your New York home, contact us at Z. Abedin Construction.
