What type of shingle should I put on my roof is a common question asked by homeowners once I have completed their roof repair. Unless you have a $350,000 plus house or neighborhood covenants require you to use dimensional/architectural shingles a simple three tab shingle is probably the best bang for your buck.
Normally they are classified by a 20, 25 or 30 year warranty. What increases the life of a shingle is the thickness of the composite which is directly related to its weight. The 25 year product seems to hold up much better than the 20 year while the 30 year is comparable in price to a dimensional shingle.
Dimensional shingles are more attractive sometimes creating an appearance of “more action” or pizzazz on the roof. Many of these styles have overlapping pieces that are glued together to portray the dimensional look which is fine as long as they are nailed according to manufacturers specifications. The problem I have observed is that sometimes, usually on a steep roof, the nails are not placed within the tolerances resulting in a “slipping apart” of these pieces over time requiring a roof repair. Gravity and heat cause these shingles to sag individually or in groups resulting in premature failure usually causing a water leak. Quality control for nailing with very little margin for error is difficult to obtain but not impossible. Many manufacturers offer a dimensional shingle that is one piece that simulates the multipiece look, which in my opinion, would be a better choice. The shingles look fine and they are less expensive than their counterparts. Good luck!
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I am a professional roofer having done shingle roof repair work for approximately fifteen years. I also author a do it yourself roof repair website
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Asphalt shingles typically last between ten and fifteen years, some last longer and some do not last as long depending upon the weather conditions where they are installed. The unfortunate fact is that sometimes the weather and other reasons are going to cause a need to do a roof repair. It is easy to repair a roof that is shingled with asphalt shingles.
When you do have some damage, you want to take care of it as soon as possible. This is going to keep the rest of the roof from sustaining more issues that may need to be taken care of. This is also going to keep the interior of the house free from water leaks and other damage that is associated with having a poor roof.
When you find damage, you need to remove the damaged shingles first thing. If it is raining out or if the weather is bad, you may want to put a few shingles over the existing ones until you can get on the roof and do the repair correctly. Keep in mind this is a temporary fix and the following steps should always be done as soon as possible.
Once you have removed the old shingles, you need to make sure the tar paper is not ripped or damaged as well. If it is, you need to replace that before you continue with the roof repair. You need to follow the pattern that is on the rest of the roof and put the new shingles down covering the non damaged shingles as well. Cut them where they need to be cut in order to fit.
That is it. That is all you need to do to repair a roof that is covered in asphalt shingles. It is not going to take long nor is it going to cost much. You do not need to hire a contractor to patch a simple tear or to replace a missing shingle.
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