Most homeowners or business leaders will probably want to replace an old roof with the same type of product. The vast majority of homes and a good number of businesses have asphalt shingles. The color of an asphalt shingle roof is usually a significant part of their choice.
Asphalt shingles tend to be the most affordable solution. Homeowners and property managers have a number of different styles of shingles from which to choose. The days when only one style, the 3-tab, was available are long gone and the newer styles not only offer color choices but texture.
These are an older style made out of asphalt material. Each piece is molded with three equal-sized ” teeth” hence the name 3-tab. Since newer styles are more attractive visually, much studier and more long-lived, the 3-tab tends to be used only for repairs to existing roofs.
DIMENSIONAL shingles look like more costly roof styles such as tiles, slate, and even wood logs. They are popular with both homeowners and more upscale property owners. They are more long-lived and resistant to wind, and are also capable of providing a noticeable improvement in looks. Any structure on which they are installed will have a more interesting visual appearance.
This style of shingle is made of the essentially same material as dimensional shingles, BUT they include a more random pattern and require more work to install to maintain that look, so they are more expensive than dimensional.
Regardless of the type of shingle that is needed for a new roof or a repair, Altex Roofing believes that it is important to have the level of expertise found in the crews that we use than to just assume that the product is the most important part of an installation.
We hire serious-minded workers who are trained and supervised to make every installation as near to perfect as possible We take no risky shortcuts and don’t rush too hard in order to deliver a long-lived and useful roof. Plus we provide what we believe is the best after-sale support possible.
We also work only with the best quality of shingles available from the most responsible and diligent manufacturers. Every type of shingle has its good points and also some areas which require more care and thinking to avoid problems in the future.
In an emergency or when you need to avoid a major expense, Altex will work with you to keep the
water out of your house – and avoid a big bill now. An emergency or temporary repair may solve
your problem, at least for the short term.
Andy Chiodo is Very Happy with His Altex Roofing Experience