Asphalt Shingle Roof Repair and Installation
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Asphalt roofing offers effective roof coverage at a lower price. This type of roof is waterproof, resistant to the bad weather common in Quebec and is available in a multitude of colors. Depending on the quality of the shingle, its lifespan varies between 14 and 20 years. It is not fortunate that this type of coverage is most often chosen by owners of residential homes in Quebec.
The classes of asphalt shingles for which we offer installation and repair in the city of Montreal and its surroundings
It is important to take into account that asphalt shingles are classified in relation to their thickness and that this same thickness is in direct relationship to the price of the material. Higher quality shingles are in class A or B, while lower quality shingles are in class C or D. some class A and B shingles can cost up to twice the price of lower class shingles.
The two types of asphalt shingles that are installed and repaired in the city of Laval.
There are two types of asphalt shingles commonly installed and repaired in the city of Laval, the city of Montreal and on the South Shore. The first type is called organic (or traditional) shingle. This is the asphalt shingle that we mostly find on houses everywhere. The second type is fiberglass shingle.
The Organic Shingle
This type of shingle is the traditional shingle and is commonly installed on the roofs of houses in the suburbs, whether in the city of Montreal, in the city of Laval or on the South Shore. It is considered to be an old model. It is normally made from paper coated with asphalt. It is known to be quite malleable and easy to install.
The Fiberglass Shingle
This type of shingle is an improved model of organic shingle. Instead of being made with paper coated with asphalt, fiberglass shingles are made with a fiberglass membrane. This difference allows this new shingle model to be lighter. It is all the more resistant to the heat and weather common in Quebec than its previous model, but it is also less expensive. Before installing this new type of shingle, it is important to lay an underlay on the roof.
What is asphalt shingle
Asphalt shingles consists of three different layers combined with a nailing strip and an adhesive line that is useful during installation.
The Granular Layer
This surface layer is what gives the shingles the appearance. It is important because it offers effective protection against the sun's rays. It is possible to add a mixture, during installation or repair, which will prevent the appearance of mold on the shingles.
It is important to make a thoughtful choice of the color of this coat when it is time to buy the materials. By choosing a lighter color, it will be possible to make the roof store less energy and thus it will be possible to keep it in good condition for longer.
The Asphalt Layer
This layer is the one that offers the most protection to the roof. It is used to keep the roof watertight and makes it waterproof. Depending on the thickness of this layer, the price of the material, installation or repair of the roof may vary.
The Layer of to Reinforce
This last reinforcing layer allows all the layers to combine. This makes the roof waterproof and of high quality. This reinforcing layer affects the ranking of the shingle.
Nailing tape and adhesive
This last strip allows roofers to effectively repair and install shingle roofs. It is recommended to nail the shingle and then stick them together thanks to the adhesiveness of this last strip.
The advantages of installing an asphalt shingle roof on the South Shore
Benefit #1: easy to install
This type of roof is generally easier to install than, for example, metal roofing or slate roofing.
Benefit #2: Energy Efficiency
With the right color selection, asphalt shingle roofs offer exceptional energy efficiency. It allows the sun's rays to be reflected during the summer and keeps the heat inside the house during the winter.
Benefit #3: Lower cost
While being resistant to high winds, the bad weather common in Quebec and temperature changes, this type of roof offers another advantage that allows it to stand out from the crowd: its low cost. It is inexpensive to invest in the installation of asphalt shingle roofs.
The disadvantages of installing and repairing asphalt shingle roofs in Quebec
This type of roof is rather polluting, since it is made from asphalt and this asphalt is derived from oil. Its often black color can contribute to the rise in the outside temperature, especially in the city, since it absorbs heat. If, unfortunately, the roof is installed incorrectly, its lifespan can be quickly reduced and the roof can be damaged.
Asphalt shingle roof repair in the city of Montreal
An asphalt shingle roof can be damaged in a number of ways. The roof may have shingles that are missing or gone, shingles that are broken, or shingles that are simply made old. It is important to use a Team professional to do the maintenance and the roof repair made of asphalt shingles. By calling on a qualified team, it will be possible to get to the bottom of it and to know what to do with your roof. It is possible that the only thing that is necessary is to re-nail the shingle, but it is also possible that the entire roof must be changed. Since the lifespan of this type of roof varies between 14 and 20 years, annual maintenance is recommended starting from the 12thE year.
