Your roof is a big home investment and it's a crucial part of your home's protection from the elements. If you're looking for roofing repair or replacement, it's important to know what goes into building a quality roof. Let's look at the layers of an asphalt roof. Let's take a look for more information!

Roofing Grades

First, you should understand that there are different grades of roofing. There is saturant grade asphalt, coating grade, and mopping grade. When you consult with roofing professionals, they will advise you on which roofing grade will work best for your home. Let's look at the different layers of an asphalt roof.

Shingles

The part of the roof that is the most notable are the asphalt shingles. Since the early 20th century, asphalt shingles have provided an economical and fire-resistant solution to roofing needs. Today, not only are asphalt shingles a practical solution but it's even considered an aesthetic solution as well. With asphalt shingles, you'll get quality, durability, and beauty.

Roll Roofing

Roll roofing is a type of material that is used as the flashing on a roof construction. Flashing is an important part of the roofing process. Flashing is often found underneath the shingles and plays a crucial role in protecting the rest of the roof and the home from moisture.

Underlayment

The next layer of roofing is underlayment. This layer of the roof is made of felt or mat. Mat is fiberglass or polyester that is loaded with asphalt. It's then stabilized by an asphalt coating or a polymer-modified asphalt. Sometimes a combination of materials is used. This underlayment goes under the shingles. This is yet another layer of protection from moisture. Since moisture is a roof's worst nightmare, it's important to avoid it at all costs

Built-Up Roofing Systems

Built-up roofing has been around for years and is still one of the most popular roofing methods. It's used on both residential and commercial roofing projects. It can be used on both new or retrofit roofs. The membranes of built-up roofing consist of a layer of bitumen or cold-applied adhesive. This helps to weatherproof the membranes. There are then reinforcement piles like organic felt or glass fiber ply sheet. The layers are installed one on top of the other. This creates a built-up membrane that can effectively protect the home.

Weather Resistance

As each material used in asphalt roofing is itself weather-resistant, the combination of these materials creates a highly weather-resistant roof that you can depend on. If roofing is sufficiently weather-resistant, you can get a better ROI on your roofing investment. Your roof will last longer, which ensures you're making a better investment.

Fire Resistance

Asphalt roofs are also fire resistant. Your home is probably one of your biggest investments, and you want to protect that investment. Using a roofing system that is fire resistant can cut down on the chances that a house fire will hit your home.

Affordability

Although it's expected that a roof will be a bit of an investment when you use asphalt roofing, you'll know you're getting the best deal. Asphalt roofing continues to be one of the most cost-effective ways to cover your roof today.

Quick Application

Because asphalt roofing is far lighter than some other materials, you'll be assured of an easy and quick application process. This is good because, during a roofing job, your home is largely shut down during the work.

Low Maintenance

An asphalt roof is low maintenance. You definitely need to consider how much maintenance a roof will require when you're choosing materials and methods. A low-maintenance roof will not require much of your time but it will continue to be durable. All roofs will require some maintenance though. The most important type of maintenance will be to have an annual roof inspection done. According to the home experts at Allstate, it is recommended that you have this inspection done once a year to check for damage and repair needs.

These are just a few reasons why you should consider asphalt roofing. If you're looking for reliable roofing services, please contact us today at Roof Rite LLC. We are here for your roofing needs. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you in the near future!