Roofing protects both your family as well as your house itself against inclement weather and storm damage. Installing a new roof or replacing one is a big undertaking. To prioritize safety and efficiency, you'll need a roofing contractor to install the shingles and other roofing materials. When deciding on a roofing material, consider one of the most popular options. Let's take a closer look at why so many homeowners are opting for asphalt shingle roofing.

1. Long Service Life

An asphalt rooftop is extremely durable and can last a very long time. According to Bob Vila, a roof made with asphalt shingles should last for up to 30 years. Asphalt shingles are made from fiberglass that is coated with a tar-like asphalt compound that repels water and absorbs hard blows. The shingles resist wind, rain, and ice accumulation and are easy to replace if bad weather damages or loosens a few shingles.

2. Easy to Obtain

Asphalt shingles are relatively easy to manufacture and widely available. Most home-supply retailers or construction-supply companies should have lots on hand and many more on the way. With this in mind, our company can get the material you need quickly so that your roofing project can fit into the scheduled time frame. Furthermore, should you need repairs in the future, there will be ample material on hand to get the job done.

3. Variety of Options

Asphalt shingles are available in a relatively standardized form that has three tabs and a black coloring. You can find them in many other sizes, shapes, and colors, however. Due to the variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, it's possible to create a decorative pattern using asphalt shingles and make the roof look more aesthetically appealing than when using a single color, size, and shape. Their versatility and decorative capability help to make asphalt shingles a very popular roofing material.



4. Experienced Roofers Available

A large majority of homes in the United States have asphalt shingles protecting their rooftops. The proliferation of asphalt roofs makes it a virtual certainty that every roofing contractor where you live has installed many asphalt roofs. That experience makes it easier to find a quality contractor who will do a good job while installing your asphalt roof. We make your search even easier by being the roofing contractor Connecticut has relied on for dependable services for over 30 years.

Call Custom Gutter & Roofing to learn more or to schedule an estimate today. Our experienced team of contractors can help you install or repair your asphalt shingle roof!