Asphalt shingles are by far the most common roofing materials used on North American homes. Most homes originally roofed with cedar shakes or shingles are switching to asphalt shingles once re-roofing is required. A variety of styles, thicknesses, colors, and chemical additives (Algae Resistance and Scotch Guard) are available in today’s market. Depending on the chosen shingle, warranties can range between 20-50 years. Of these products, laminated fibreglass shingles exceed all others in number of total installations...
Cedar once dominated the roofing market. The main benefit being its warm rustic appearance seems to improve a home’s character. Unfortunately, life spans tend to be short (between 10-25 years), especially with the decreasing availability of higher quality, old growth cedar. Other drawbacks include the heightened cost of both product and installation, and the rapid deterioration of its aesthetic vibrancy caused by moss, algae and natural weathering. In spite of these drawbacks cedar remains somewhat popular for those homeowners unable to resist the natural look...
Now more than ever consumers are aware of the options that they have when choosing their new roof. Traditional roofing products like asphalt shingles and cedar shakes comprise the bulk of the market, but savvy homeowners are starting to learn the benefits of choosing lifetime roofing products. We use the term "Lifetime" to describe roofing products that offer superior performance, extreme durability and warranties of at least 50 years.
When you consider that lifetime products look just as good, last longer, and are more environmentally friendly than traditional roofing products...
SBS Heat-Welded membranes are asphalt based, fiberglass or fiberglass reinforced polyester membranes treated with Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene polymers to impart ''rubber'' type qualities.
