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Architectural Shingles for Your Fort Worth Home
Architectural shingles also offer a wide array of color accents to choose from, and some designs imitate the appearance of organic shingles minus the disadvantages that goes with it. If you opt for slate shakes or cedar shakes for roofing, there would be limitations in the design aspect of your Fort Worth roof. These materials may not be able to handle the angle that the roofing is installed in. These materials can also sacrifice the durability of the roof. Architectural shingles also come with designs that copy cedar and slate shakes. However, these shingles are still considerably more flexible and durable. In comparison to organic shingles, architectural shingles are more durable and flexible. Their layers are made up of different composites, each with its own use. A fiberglass or rubberized asphalt matting makes it more waterproof, while its interlocking tabs and weight gives it a more solid feel, making it withstand stronger winds. Its heavily granulated top coating makes it more retardant to fire, and at the same time, give it more color and texture. Organic and asphalt shingles are more prone to deterioration due to constant changes in the weather. As each shingle shrink and expands every time the sun is out or the rain is pouring, there is a bigger chance for breakage and for water to seep in. Also, if the matting of organic shingles is made up of paper, they are more susceptible to fire damage. Earlier versions of architectural shingles may be prone to algae and mildew damage, but recent additions of copper or zinc granules in the laminated shingles had helped resolve those issues as well. Our Architectural Shingles Services include:
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By design, architectural shingles can be installed at a steeper angle compared to organic shingles. Its heavier weight, compared to asphalt shingles, does not compromise durability once it is propped up at a steeper angle. This gives the architect the opportunity to provide a more aesthetic design to the house without worry of sacrificing the strength of the entire structure.