A roof acts as a shelter for the people dwelling under it . it is the top most layer of any building . it protects us from harsh weather condition . it can perform its function effetively only when it gets what is required : good quality material and regular maintanance.

Nowadays you get to see a lot of designs and materials of different roofings. A framework and other related material are included in the construction. You can choose from the following five materials: concrete, asphalt, slate, metal, clay. One must see that the roof should be such that it saves you from rain, hail, sun, wind, storm etc.

Asphalt roofing has taken over fifty percent share of the total sales . they are popular because of their ver satility , durability , adaptibility and economic value . plus they are available in many colors and sizes. they are not as costly.

Easy to construct and install , asphalt shingles are not expensive . an other add on as that they can co-exit on any kind of roof -whether it is flat roof or pitched roof . you ssssscan easily get a good quality and modern asphalt roofing .

There are two coatings on an organic mat-one for saturation purpose and the other for protection of shingles. People go in for fiberglass asphalt ghingles as they are fire resistant and lightweight.

On an organic mat , there are two coatings . one is for saturation purpose and the other is for protection of the shingles . as the fiber glass roofing is height weight and fire resistant , more consumers prefer it over organic mat shingles .

Most home owners have asphalt roof shingles. Although popular ,this roofing material has numerous disadvantages. Some of them include thermal protection,durability,damage from heal and windk and moisture. They are also subject to mildew and moss growth.

Its life span is also very less as compared in other roofing materials. It lasts to a maximum of thirty years when provided with mild climate, whereas, you can easity find the ones with a life of fifty years. With asphalt roofs, you require a lot of maintenance.