Visalia Roofing: Asphalt Shingles and Selvage

There are many type of roof materials that you can use on your house. The most popular are asphalt shingles, which are made of a special type of felt that is saturated with asphalt and then covered with small mineral particles. Most have a base of fiberglass. An asphalt shingle roof can last for fifteen to thirty years. In the first years very little maintenance is required, but even in later years the maintenance is quite simple. A variant on asphalt shingles is selvage or roll roofing. These are made of the same material as asphalt shingles, but they come in long strips that are placed one on top of another on the roof. While a selvage roof will last only five to fifteen years, installation is faster than with asphalt shingles and repairs are very easy. If you are putting on a roof, look first at your asphalt shingle or selvage options, as these will probably be your most cost effective. Whatever roofing materials you choose, be sure to have a first-rate Visalia roofing contractor do the work for you.

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