Asphalt shingles are the most common roof covering in North America.  There are many different manufacturers and types of shingles.  The two most common type of shingles are 3-tab or strip shingles and Architectural or Laminated shingles.  There are also designer shingles that are made to look like wood shakes, slate, or tile.  Shingles have many different colors and shadings.  Energy Star rated shingles are available.  

What is a shingle made of?

Asphalt shingle are made of a fiberglass mat, asphalt, and granules.  The granules protect the asphalt from the sun’s UV rays and give the shingle the color.  There is a sealant that helps the shingles bond together.  The better the sealant, the better the shingle can withstand high winds.

How are they installed?

Shingles are installed over the roof underlayment.  Nails hold the shingle to the roof and are most commonly installed using pneumatic nail guns.  There is a nailing strip where the shingles are nailed to perform as they were designed.    

What are the key components of a shingled roof?

The actual shingle is very important, but the correct roofing system is equally important.  The roof system includes the roof underlayment, leak barriers, starter strips, proper ventilation, and hip and ridge.  Visit our roof system page for more information.

How long will asphalt shingles last?

If you replace your roof with an architectural shingle or designer shingle, you will most likely not be replacing the roof on your home again in your lifetime.  25-30 years barring any major weather event is a good expectation.  For a 3-tab shingle, expect the roof to last 15-20 years..

What is the cost of a shingle roof?

The most economical shingle is the 3-tab shingle.  Shingles in general tend to be the most affordable of all roofing choices.  Designer shingles are the most expensive.

What are the Warranties, in general terms?

Most 3-tab shingles have a 25-year warranty and after 7 years, their value starts to pro-rate.  Architectural shingles have a lifetime warranty.  They will start to pro-rate after 10 years but will hold 10-15% of their value of the purchased price after 50 years.  Hence, the lifetime warranty.  So, if the shingles fail after 25 years, expect to recover 50% of the cost of the shingles from when they were purchased.  Only the cost of the material is covered.

What is the GAF Silver Pledge or GAF Golden Pledge Warranty?

The GAF System Plus warranty and GAF Golden Pledge warranties are non-prorated warranties that cover 50 years.  This covers only GAF architectural and designer shingles, not the 3 tab shingles.  Even if they fail in year 35, GAF will replace the roof at the current cost of shingles and installation.  This is why when you choose the GAF system warranty, whether it be the Silver Pledge or the Golden Pledge, it will be the last roof you pay for.  Think of it as an insurance policy for your roof.  The best thing is you can transfer it to a new buyer if you decide to sell the house, so you get the value from installing a Golden Pledge roof either way.

For a more detailed explanation on these warranties, click the link below.

GAF WARRANTY OPTIONS

Service Area for installing Shingle Roofs

Perry Roofing
Warner Robins Roofing
Forsyth Roofing
Milledgeville Roofing
Eatonton Roofing
 

We have installed shingle roofs all over the Southeast.  From Jacksonville, Fl to Murfreesboro, TN.  Our primary areas include but are not limited to the following areas in Georgia:

Middle Georgia Shingle Roofing
Macon, GA, Warner Robins, GA, Forsyth, GA, Milledgeville, GA, Gray, GA, Sandersville, GA, Byron, GA, Perry, GA, Roberta, GA, Ft. Valley, GA, Cochran, GA, Jeffersonville, GA and all other surrounding areas.