Your Roof Solution: Shingles and What They’re Made of

Are you looking into weatherproof roofing? Want to make sure your roof can help weather all seasons? Before you go and look into roof repair, get to know more about asphalt shingles and what they are made of.

Today, Home Pro Exteriors, Inc. discusses why asphalt shingles may be the perfect choice for your roofing needs.

Knowing the Materials

Asphalt shingles are among the most widely-used roof covers in North America because they are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. There are two types of base materials used in making asphalt shingles – organic and fiberglass. Organic shingles are usually made of wood fiber, waste paper and cellulose. They’re also saturated with asphalt to make sure they’re waterproof.

On the other hand, fiberglass shingles have a base layer of glass fiber bonded with urea-formaldehyde resin coated with asphalt and mineral-fillers to make them long-lasting and durable. Because fiberglass shingles have a superficial layer of adhesive and ceramic granules, they are known to be better in resisting fire compared to organic shingles. So, if you are looking into getting a roof replacement, asphalt shingles might be the right choice for your new roof.

Making the Right Choice

When searching for the right siding, here are some of the qualities you need to consider before upgrading your roof:

Make sure you have chosen shingles that pass the quality specifications of the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM). The ASTM has developed a guideline for roof shingles based on their use and durability.
Choose the right shape and texture of asphalt shingles that work best for your roofing needs. Architectural shingles are multi-layered and provide added resistance for water. Meanwhile, laminated shingles are more durable than the shingle designs.
To reduce your electric consumption, solar reflecting shingles might best fit your needs because these help reduce air conditioning costs due to their reflective surface.
Make sure the roof shingles can weather different factors like hail, fire, wind, algae and water. Choose the kind of roof shingles that can protect you from various calamities.

Now that you know all about shingles and how they can address all your roofing needs, make sure you only go to a trusted roof and siding company. Home Pro Exteriors Inc. has over 30 years of combined experiences in providing expert roofing services. We are the leading contractor for roof repair in Middletown, NY. Call us today at (845) 747-0035 for all your roofing needs.

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When we needed a new roof for our home we were met by Home Pro’s lead man, Dan Lynch, who provided us with a detailed breakdown of what the job entailed and the steps that would be taken to complete it. That breakdown was clear, concise and followed thru with professionalism. Home Pro gave us a quality job at a fair price, and you can’t ask for more.

Robert P StoeckleOrange County, NY

This is the second time we have used Home Pro Exteriors. First time we had a new roof installed and we were completely satisfied with their work. Clean and efficient. Never know the crew was there! Now we had a new window installed in our bedroom…Wow what a difference! both of the crews that worked on our home were extremely professional. and again you would never know any work was done clean and efficient as usual. We would recommend Home Pro to anyone looking for the very best in exterior work for their home.

Larry VillaOrange County, NY

My wife and I decided to build a home from the ground up. With all the things we had to worry about we didn’t want finding a reliable contractor to be one of them. We called Home Pro to put up the siding because they offered the product and color we were looking for. Their execution was impeccable and more importantly they were honest and reliable.

Terry A.Orange County, NY

I hired Home Pro Exteriors to help us execute several projects on a home renovation show and Joe and his crew were as good as it gets. He was professional, friendly, courteous, and worked effectively and efficiently to get the job done. Not only did Joe help execute ideas, but he built an art studio from scratch and made our clients cry tears of joy. He even designed and custom made draft boards for the artist himself...

Meaghan Lyric PerezOrange County, NY

We thought redoing our roof would be a nightmare but Home Pro was a dream come true. We really appreciated the time they took to explain what we could expect of the project. Their workers were skilled and a pleasure to deal with. We’re very happy with the finished result and have already recommended Home Pro to others!

Diana H.Orange County, NY

We used Home Pro Exterior to raise my mothers house they gave us a time & day. They showed up and did the work. No problems. Everyone was nice & cleaned up afterwards. Very professional. Hiring them for more work to be done. Very reliable company. Thank you Bill & Joe

Mary Schumacher-SalamoneOrange County, NY

We finally decided this was the year to build a patio room off the living room. We called several companies for an estimate, and we are so glad Home Pro was one of them. They listened to our needs and worked with us to build a suitable design. They always came on time, kept the space clean, and finished within the timeline given. We are so happy with our patio room! Thanks guys!

Jonathan C.Middletown, NY

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