What Composes composition Shingles?
Composition (also called ASPHALT) are either organic-based or fiberglass-based. We exclusively use fiberglass composition shingles for our customer’s roofs because fiberglass shingles are more flexible and durable than organic. Fiberglass composition shingles are made of tiny glass fibers of varying lengths and then covered with a layer of asphalt and then weather-resistant mineral granules. What are the different types of composition shingles? Strip Shingles – Are made to be three times as long as they are wide. These are distinguished by the number of tabs they have. The most common type of strip shingle is the “three-tab” shingle. Different textural and lighting/shadowing effects can be achieved with strip shingles depending on the number, shape and alignment of the cutouts. Laminated Shingles – These special shingles contain more than one layer of tabs to create extra thickness. They are also referred to as three-dimensional or architectural shingles because they create visual dept
