If you are facing the prospect of having to replace your roof anytime soon, you can be forgiven for suddenly finding yourself bewildered at the myriad options available to you in roofing options. Would the elegance of wood work well with your home? Would the durability of concrete be a better choice? How about the flexibility and adaptability of metal? Can your home support the weight of a slate roof? There are, literally, so many options to choose from that, sometimes, it can be a wonder that homeowners can come to a decision at all.
For those who would prefer to fall back on the tried and tested, asphalt shingles remain the most widely used roofing material in the United States. Because asphalt shingles are such a popular choice, it’s easy for New Mexico roofers to advise homeowners on the benefits of choosing shingles over the other available options when buying a new roof. Consider the following:
• Asphalt shingles are inexpensive – one of the reasons asphalt shingles are so popular a choice is that they are among the cheapest, if not the cheapest, option when it comes to roofing materials. This does not mean, however, that asphalt shingles are any less durable than other materials; even the most inexpensive asphalt shingles have a life expectancy of 20 years at a minimum, giving homeowners a very good return on the investment.
• Asphalt shingles are fire-resistant – shingles with fiberglass backing, commonly available from roofers in New Mexico, gives asphalt shingles a Class A fire rating, making them incredibly resistant to heat and fire.
• Asphalt shingles are easy to install – while it is recommended that extensive roof repair or replacement jobs be done by professionals, it helps for homeowners to have even a passing knowledge of how the shingles should be installed. While it’s never a good idea to bypass the professionals and install the roof yourself, you should know enough to make sure that professionals working on your home are taking the proper safety precautions and are adhering to the manufacturer’s directions. This helps ensure that any warranties on your roofing are not voided as a result of incorrect installation.
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