Asphalt shingles

Because shingles are manufactured and installed in overlapping pieces, in times when it needs to be repaired, you don’t have to replace the entire roofing. 

You can take the broken or damaged shingle and replace it with a new one. Just like how it is easier to install, it is also easier to repair. Just make sure your underlayments are not damaged as well. 

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Asphalt shingles are less durable compared to other roofing materials. Especially in areas with strong winds and colder temperatures, shingles are more susceptible to damage wherein these factors also contributed to the deterioration of the material. 

On strong winds, with its thinness and lightweight, it can be easily ripped off during a strong blow of wind. On colder days, it can also be very brittle and can break. 

Organic shingles are also more water-absorbent which lessens the durability of the materials.

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Compared to other roofing materials, shingles don’t last long which is why this material’s warranty is also shorter. 

It can last for at most 50 years, depending on the material and how well you maintain it, and depending on how weather changes from time to time. But for its price, its service price is reasonable enough. 

Nothing does more to ruin the aesthetic of a roof than algae. When the weather gets warm and the humidity rises, algae preys upon asphalt roofs, leaving them with an unattractive green appearance.

If you act fast, you can remove algae, but if you don’t, it can take over your entire roof, removing the grit from your shingles in the process. It’s important to be cognizant of this algae so it doesn’t reduce the lifespan of your shingles.

The best way to prevent the buildup of algae on your roof is to be proactive. Being proactive involves giving your shingles regular cleanings with water and bleach.

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At the very least, you should be cleaning your shingles once a year. However, the more residue you can keep from coming into contact with your roof, the longer your roof will last. 

Cleaning on a consistent basis will allow your shingles to maintain their color, and will slow down the deterioration process overall.

Apart from strong winds and physical trauma, nothing is more damaging to shingles than water. When water stands up on a roof, it seeps down into the shingles, causing them to warp and deteriorate.

For this reason, you need to do everything you can to prevent standing water from making an appearance on your roof. 

For the most part, this entails keeping your gutters clear of leaves and other debris. If your gutters are clear, water can pour into them and off of your roof.

Conclusion

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.