A light weight, and an ideal choice for roof repair or replacement in most instances
This type of roofing material is occasionally used as cladding on a commercial roof parapet wall. Asphalt roof shingles comprise the largest segment of the market
A type of residential asphalt roof shingle made from a fiberglass mat, then saturated with asphalt to make it waterproof. A top coating of adhesive asphalt is applied and ceramic granules are embedded for protection from the sun and to give it color. Available in standard 3-tab, and a laminated/architectural type, and has warranties from 20 years to Lifetime, depending on the manufacturer. Used mostly for residential roofing on sloped roofs with a minimum pitch of 2/12.