Asphalt shingles are the most popular type of roofing used today in America. They are long-lasting, attractive and reasonably priced. Asphalt shingles such as the ones made by Atlas Roofing have additional benefits that other types of roofing can’t match.
Here are 5 benefits of using asphalt shingles on your roof:
1. Weather resistance
The main purpose of a roof is to protect your home from the weather. Good-quality asphalt shingles will stand up to extreme heat, freezing temperatures, high winds and hail. They’ll keep your home dry inside and more comfortable, whatever your local climate.
2. Easy to install
Asphalt shingles are designed to be easy to install. Nearly every roofer with some experience will know how to install them and can do so at a relatively fast pace. This is important, since you don’t want to leave your roof uncovered for long! It also saves construction time, which reduces labor costs and makes your new roof even more affordable. Asphalt shingles are widely available across the US, which helps avoid shipping delays.
3. Wide variety of styles
You can create the look you want on your home by choosing different styles and colors of asphalt shingles. You can even influence the indoor temperature by choosing light-colored shingles to reflect the summer sun or dark shingles to absorb warmth in the winter. No other type of roofing is that versatile!
4. Good value for the money
Good-quality asphalt shingles can last up to 30 years. That’s much longer than most people stay in their home. If you buy a new home with asphalt shingles, you may never have to replace the roof. When you replace the roof on an older home, you most likely will only have to do it once.
As mentioned above, asphalt shingles can also help you save money year after year on your utility bills. Atlas Roofing makes specialized shingles that help cool your home by 15%, reducing your need for air conditioning. Using Atlas hail-resistant shingles can even get you a discount on your homeowners’ insurance!
5. Easy to care for
Shingles such as Atlas Roofing’s Pinnacle and StormMaster shake shingles have copper-coated granules embedded in them, which inhibit the growth of blue-green algae. The algae causes those ugly black stains and streaks that make a roof look old and dirty. Preventing them in the first place saves you from needing to have the roof cleaned later on.
New homes in OKC
TimberCraft Homes recognizes the multiple benefits of using asphalt shingles on our new homes in OKC. We want our homes to look great, last for decades and make life easier and more comfortable for our customers. That’s why we use Atlas asphalt shingles on every home.
When you look at our available homes in Anthem, Highland Pointe and Echo Park, you’ll see how Atlas shingles complement the design and add to the overall aesthetic of our houses. We’re so thrilled to partner with Atlas Roofing to bring you high quality new homes at affordable prices!
Call TimberCraft Homes today at 405-757-7067 to see available homes with asphalt shingles from Atlas Roofing.
