Information about Asphalt Shingles-Part 2
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Asphalt shingles come in a variety of colors and patterns. The two most popular patterns are three-tab and architectural. Both of these patterns are cut in a 12 inch wide by 36 inch long sheet and are then wrapped in bundles.
Three tabs have cutout tabs made along their lower edge. The result is that each shingle looks like three separate pieces when installed. Three tab shingles have been around a long time and are still the most economical shingle.
When measuring a roof it is done in squares. A square equals a ten foot wide by ten foot high area. It takes three bundles of shingles to do one square.
Architectural asphalt shingles contain no cutouts. Their lower portions are laminated with an additional asphalt layer. This creates the contoured dimensional look that gives them their name.
Asphalt sealant bonds the layers of the dimensional shingle reinforcing the waterproof capability. These shingles are very durable.
There are more styles of asphalt shingles that mimic a slate roof, a tile roof, and even wood shake shingles. Installed properly these asphalt shingles look like the real thing at a fraction of the cost.
Color choices are more varied than ever. You will generally find tones ranging from grays to beige to brown to reds and blue and green. There are also variegated looks achieved by mixing light and dark tones skillfully. There is also a weathered look designed to suit a vintage or historic home.
In addition to color and styles manufactures are also adopting energy-saving cool roof technology to help reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the roof. There is a solar reflective asphalt shingle that contains advanced colored granules that reflect the suns rays and can reduce a roofs temperature by as much as 20% in the summer.
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