Shingle Roofing advantages and disadvantages

The most widely used roofing material is the composition shingles, is also known as Asphalt shingles. Before shopping shingles, compare warranties from different manufacturers. Rocket Roofing Corp is the best Roofing Contractor in building shingles roofs in Houston, TX area. Rocket Roofing Corp provides with the best warranties to the customers and a free roof inspection for the building owners. Shingles are available in the common 3-tab style or newer architectural designs that replicate other roofing materials such as wood or slate.

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Rocket Roofing Corp is the Shingle Master company. Rocket Roofing corp has the credential SELECT Shingle Master from Certain teed, this is the top level Certain Teed roofing credential, and represents the highest standards of excellence, quality and knowledge in the shingle roofing industry. An SSM has shown extensive knowledge of shingle installation and quality through rigorous testing, and have provided Certain Teed with proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance. Only an SSM can offer you the highest level of Sure Start PLUS™ extended warranty coverage when an Integrity Roof System is installed on your home. Integrity roof system is designed to provide optimum performance no matter how bad weather conditions are. Rocket Roofing Corp installers are Master Shingle Applicators.


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Advantages of Shingle Roofing over other roofing materials:

• They need little maintenance when compared to other roofing materials.They can easily be repaired.


• The shingles are flexible and sturdy, so they are compatible with many roof designs.


• Since the shingles come in may textures and colors, you can match your roof to home.


• They are inexpensive


• Asphalt shingles are lightweight and they are suitable to any roof structure where as most of the other materials are heavy and may not be suitable to your roof structures.

Disadvantages of Shingle roofing:

• The Asphault shingles absorb heat from sun and transfer it into home and on cool nights they transfer heat from your home.


• They can be damaged by heat.


• Strong winds can uplift or tear shingles off easily. Tree branches blowing in the wind can also easily damage your asphault roof shingles.


• The durability of asphalt shingles is less when compared to other materials.


• If you live in a rainy area, you may have mildew problems because of the excess moisture. Your Asphault roof shingles may also start to rot if they are located in damp, shady areas of your roof.

If you feel any of these problems, call for a roof inspection. Don't forget that for every problem there will be a solution and Rocket Roofing corp is here to provide with the best solution!