subject: The Shingle Roof And Its Advantages [print this page] The shingle roof is probably the most common type of roof these days. You can see shingle roofs everywhere, in cities and small towns and in almost every type of climate. There are a few reasons why this kind of roof is so popular, but probably the most important is its lower cost.
Shingles are one of the more inexpensive roofing alternatives and they can be made from various materials, such as wood or slate. But the most common shingles nowadays are asphalt shingles, made from composite materials. This is because they don't cost very much, at least compared to other roofing materials, but are quite durable, even when regularly exposed to rough weather conditions, and don't need to be replaced very often.
A shingle roof is a sloping roof and the overlapping shingles on it are meant to keep water from getting inside the house. It's the kind of roof that suits the architecture of many houses and looks attractive, especially in the sunshine. In addition to this, the installation process isn't very difficult and a good roofing contractor could get it over with quickly and without causing many disturbances.
When damage occurs, shingle roofs don't usually need to be completely replaced, like other types of roofs do. Most of the times, it's enough to replace the damaged shingles and this isn't very difficult, especially if you're a skilled do-it-yourselfer. However, when replacing a shingle, you need to be really careful not to cause any damage to the ones overlapping it.
There are many reasons why you should choose a shingle roof over other types of roofs, with their resistance and low cost being the most relevant and convincing. So, if you haven't yet decided what kind of roof to choose for your new house, you might want to go for a shingle roof.
