subject: What Are The Different Kind Of Roofing Shingles ? [print this page] After regular inspection of your roof, if you find that some of the shingles in your roof need to be replaced then you will certainly need to get shingles from the market. In case you plan to give new and fresh look to your house then also you can replace your roof shingles. There are many different types of shingles available in market.
The most popular kind of roofing is shingles made of asphalt. Asphalt shingles are typically reinforced with a fiberglass mat although they may also come with paper reinforcement. They generally have three tabs or sections and are about three feet in length. These asphalt shingles have a lifespan of generally 20-30 years.
In case the individual shingle gets the problem like it get cupped or curled then an easy way to solve this problem is to fix that is to stick it back down on the roof using roofing cement. In case you want to solve the problem of loose or missing shingle then slowly pull back the shingles above it. After this, remove any interfering nail and debris. Now put the new shingle in place over there and nail it. Make sure that you don't use staple in this.
Another inexpensive type of shingle that's growing in popularity is laminated shingles. They are typically made of multiple layers of (generally asphalt) shingles and give the roof more depth. Some types of laminated shingles are also shaped with either rounded or angled edges to give the appearance of more expensive shingles like slate or wooden shakes.
Repairing of laminated shingles is done in the same way as asphalt shingles. However, for laminated shingles, you need to have longer nails so that it can pass through their extra material. Out of all the shingles, slate shingles are most expensive. However, it gives a powerful hand-crafted look to your roof.
The weight of laminated shingle is three times heavier than asphalt shingles. However, it is a rigid material so it gets easily damaged by walking. Features of concrete shingles are also same means it can withstand weather but gets easily broken by man.
Another good option for your roof is wooden shakes. Wooden shakes are normally made from cedar, spruce or treated pine. By use of wooden shakes, a rustic look can be given to your building. Such buildings are generally found in northern Europe. The roofs made with wooden shingles are quite long lasting and they will not require any repair before 30 years.
If you want to replace damaged shakes then just pry the individual shake up with the help of nail ripper and crowbar. Next, put the new plank in place and nail it. Now use roofing cement on the nail head to stop water damage.
