Of all the roofing options available for your home, asphalt is by far the most popular. An estimated 80% of all American houses are built with asphalt roof shingles because of their performance, as well as their price. But too many homeowners don't realize that not all asphalt shingles are created equal. Indeed, there are a handful of variations that will affect both the cost and the quality of your asphalt roofing....
Asphalt Shingle Materials
Isn't asphalt the type of roofing material? Yes, but the core of your asphalt shingles can be made from two different types of material. Tricky, huh? Here's what you need to know:
Asphalt Shingle Styles
Problems with Asphalt Roof Shingles
While they are certainly popular and easily less expensive than other roof material, a common complaint about asphalt shingles has to do with their durability. Asphalt shingles come, as do most roofing materials, with a warranty. This warranty can be for as long as 50 years in some cases. The problem is that asphalt shingles have been known to become damaged before the warranty expires, and if the manufacturer determines your roofer didn't install the roof according to "specifications," you'll be out of luck. In the end, asphalt roofing is still the most cost-effective roofing out there, but it does require greater diligence from the homeowner to find both a reputable manufacturer and a reputable roofing contractor to install it.

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