Fiberglass shingles have a fiberglass 3core covered with an asphalt layer.
Roof asphalt shingle and metal mix.
Metal roofs can be made of a variety of materials ranging from tin to copper.
Owens corning produces high quality asphalt coating asphalt sealants and adhesives for asphalt shingles.
A common combination that she s seen is a lower metal roof over a first or main floor or entry and a cost effective asphalt shingle on the upper less visible second floor.
Asphalt shinglescome in two varieties the newer fiberglass shinglesand traditional organicones.
Let owens corning help you determine when it is time for a new roof and then let us help you choose the shingles for your roof that are right for you.
If you are trying to decide between the two materials it s important to carefully look at the metal over shingle roof problems.
In fact in 2016 they started manufacturing the astonwood line using 28 gauge steel instead of 30 gauge due to numerous requests from contractors and builders.
Asphalt shingles have long been the most common type of roofing material for most residences but metal roofing is rising as a popular choice now that there are more options on the market.
It offers traditional asphalt products as well as metal roofs in wood shake tile and slate profiles.
Other metals used for roofing are copper zinc stainless steel and titanium.
However metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available.
Now there are metal shingles and panels that imitate materials like slate tile wood shake and even asphalt.
Both metal and shingle roofs are great options for your next roofing project.
There will be more bang for the buck and stretching the budget further by placing the emphasis on the areas that are the most visual she says.
Metalwork shingles are made of heavy duty 28 gauge steel.
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Metal is the only roofing material that actually adds shear strength.
The difference is in their layered make up.
Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences.
After all you ll be making a significant and long term investment.
Engineered to last a lifetime.
Metal roofs generally can run from 120 to 900 per 100 square feet one 10 foot by 10 foot area or a square of material while asphalt shingles will be between 100 and 200 per 100 square.