Asphalt Shingles vs Composite Shingles Maryland Roofing
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Are Composite Roof Shingles Better Than Asphalt?
Asphalt and composite shingles can be a good choice if you are looking to protect your home with traditional shingles. There are many styles and types of shingle options, but the most common is the traditional shingle.
Over 50 years, organic asphalt shingles were the dominant roofing product. Fiberglass asphalt shingles (including multi-layer composites shingles) became very popular in the 1980s. Soon wood fiber shingles followed, as did other options like wood fiber shingles.
Polymer composite shingle refers to roofing materials made of polymers and synthetic compounds. They should be distinguished from the multi-layer composite asphalt shingles. They are made from advanced materials that make them superior to conventional asphalt shingles. They are a great alternative to traditional asphalt shingles and have become a favorite choice for homeowners.
You’ve reached the right place if you are looking for a roof replacement or looking at other options. Let’s talk about the advantages and disadvantages of composite roofing vs. asphalt. A few other considerations will be made about composite roofs such as price, style, brands, etc.
What are Asphalt Shingles?
What Are Composite Shingles?
Composite shingles are similar to asphalt shingles but made from recycled materials such as plastics. They can last longer and they’re more sustainable than asphalt.
Composite shingles have a much longer lifespan than traditional asphalt shingles, with a life expectancy up to 50 plus years. Although you will be paying more upfront, there are no additional roofing maintenance costs.
Pros of Asphalt
Cons of Asphalt
Pros of Composite
Cons of Composite Shingle
Asphalt vs. Composite Roof Shingles
Pricing & Availability
The only problem with composite roof shingles is their price. Composite asphalt roofing costs $7.75 to $14.50 per square foot, plus the cost of installation. The average price range is $8.85-10.50 per square foot.
Although installation can sometimes be more expensive if there isn’t a certified installer nearby, most homeowners consider the price of the product to be the main determining factor. You can buy composite roofing in bundles of 22-28 pieces. To create a roofing square of 100 square feet, you will need six to eight bundles.
Asphalt shingles cost between $1.50 and $5.50 a square foot, averaging about $150 to $550 per roofing square. Prices are cheaper for 3-tab (basic) shingles ($0.90 sq ft) than architectural ($4.50 sq ft). Asphalt shingles also come in bundles, although how many bundles cover one roofing square varies by brand.
Composite ROOFING Manufacturers & Materials
Composite roofing manufacturers
Other composite roofing materials
- Composite Shake Tile
- Composite Slate Tile
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