Why are asphalt shingles so popular?Do you have any idea what type of shingles are most often chosen when a new roof is needed? Asphalt shingles!
To convince yourself of this, you only have to go to many places in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, and you will see almost only asphalt shingles. Wouldn't it be better to do something different? Wouldn't sheet metal offer a more appreciable cachet? In any case, you may wonder why everyone chooses the same type of roofing? We'll tell you why here. And if you want to change your roof, you'll probably be convinced that shingles are still the number one choice. |
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Price-quality ratio
As a homeowner, one of the main criteria guiding your decisions about refurbishment is undoubtedly how much the bill will be. Like everyone else, you want to keep the cost as low as possible without compromising the quality of the end result. That's one reason to choose asphalt shingles: they can be as little as one-fifth the price of metal. Knowing that the warranty associated with asphalt shingles should be 25 years or more, unless you are very young, why pay a considerable amount of money if you should not have to worry about the roof in your lifetime after changing it anyway?
Soundproofing
Another important point is the soundproofing offered by a roof with these shingles. It's true that at the cottage you love to hear the music of the rain ricocheting off the sheet metal! But think about how you'd feel if it were your daily lot to hear it instead of just occasionally! Bet you'd get tired of it! So don't miss out on the rain-dampening effect of shingles.
Quick to install
If you've ever had your home renovated, you know how unpleasant it can be, even if it's necessary! Your routine is undoubtedly disrupted. You lose your bearings. Debris accumulates, dirt floats in the air, tools clatter and electrical equipment roars for hours. So, if you've been through such an ordeal, for it is one, all you want is for it to be over quickly next time, so you can get back to business as usual without delay. To give you an idea, our workers at Toiture Thetford Mines usually take one day to cover the roof of a small house.
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Variety of colours and styles
However, variety can still be achieved, even with asphalt shingles. That's because they come in a variety of types and colours. So you'll be happy to know that you can match the tones of your roofing with those of the elements that make up your exterior design.
Easy to add elements to the roof
Another popular advantage of shingles is that if you want to incorporate dormers or skylights into your roof, then shingles instead of metal will make the job easier.
Find a shingle roofing contractor more easily
There are indeed roofers who specialize in clay tiles, cedar shingles, concrete or copper tiles, not to mention metal. However, there are more roofing specialists than all of the above. Therefore, in addition to the many advantages listed above, it is easier to find a contractor who can place you on their schedule if you ask them to install asphalt shingles.
Lighter than metal
Last but not least, this popular material weighs much less than sheet metal. But if you don't do the job, why bother? That's because if you choose metal siding, you'll need to be sure that your frame is strong enough to support its weight. In any case, it's a good idea to have a general contractor reassure you about the ability of your roof structure to support the cladding you choose if it's not asphalt shingles.
Toiture Thetford Mines Pro offers you a free quote
Don't underestimate the stress that roofing work can bring, whether it's for repair or replacement. Toiture Thetford Mines Pro is well aware of this. Also, our bidders will guide you through the estimation of the work to be done. Contact us at 581-333-5203 so that they can visit you to give you an overview of the expected costs.