What Type of Shingle is Best for your Roof?

With the proper planning and consideration, figuring out what type of shingle is best for your home’s roof can be a simple decision. There are many things to carefully consider when choosing what type of shingles work best for your home. The correct answer varies from roof to roof because each type of shingle provides a variety of different traits and no two houses are exactly the same.

Types of Shingles

There are a variety of materials to choose from when deciding on what would be the best suit for your home’s roof. Out of all the options, the most popular is typically asphalt and fiberglass shingles due to their affordable cost and appealing style. This being said, individuals hoping for a more natural look tend to favor wood shingles because of their appearance and other unique traits.

Here at Thomas Burke & Sons – Roofing and Siding we are proud to offer both asphalt and fiberglass as well as wood shingles for your next roofing project.

Shingle Characteristics

Asphalt and Fiberglass Shingles

This type of shingle provides individuals with a roofing material that enhances the appearance of any house. With colors ranging from dark brown to light grey, homeowners can choose what style they think best suits their roof. Being relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain, asphalt and fiberglass shingles are some of the most common shingles purchased in today’s market. They can withstand winds up to 60-70 MPH and typically last 15-20 years.

Wood Shingles

Although more expensive than asphalt and fiberglass shingles, properly installed and maintained Wood Shingles have a much longer lifespan due to their high resistance to the elements. Providing wood shingles with the proper care they need can leave you with a roof that lasts up to 25 or even 30 years! In addition to their increased lifespan, wood shingles sport an extremely natural look that offers a unique style to the roof of any house.

Contact Us Today at Burke Roofs!

Burke Roofs is proud to offer commercial and residential roofs in all of New England, including the Boston area, as well as towns such as Wakefield, Burlington, Reading, and more! While our experts are knowledgeable regarding all kinds of roofing, we are also trained in installing and maintaining asphalt and fiberglass shingles as well as wood shingles. If you are interested in or need a roof as soon as possible, feel free to contact us or call us directly at (781) 246-5622.