Nearly every home owner has seen Asphalt Shingles before. You’ll always find asphalt shingles on most people’s homes, whether you’re a homeowner with asphalt shingles, you’ve seen a neighbor with them, or simply passing through any neighborhood in North America. They’re so commonplace that many people never question why they’re on nearly every single home here on Long Island, but there is actually a very good reason as to why they are there.
Efficient and Easy on Your Wallet
There are a few main reasons why 80% of all homes in North America have asphalt shingles. The first main reason is that they are the most efficient shingles in terms of what you can buy. For the price it costs to install asphalt shingles, it makes it the easiest option for the majority of homeowners to put onto their home. With pricing being the number one reason to install asphalt shingles, the second main reason would be due to the type of climate and temperature we have here on Long Island. Just in 2024 alone, we’ve had some scorching hot days this summer, almost reaching 90 degrees, and days in January and February where there were freezing winds and multiple feet of snow. Asphalt shingles have been manufactured and improved for years now with these factors in mind, and can easily match the architecture of any home and withstand the various and sudden swings of climate we have here in New York.
Simple and Beautiful
Thanks to the fact that the majority of North America use asphalt shingles, we now are able to provide nearly any color of shingle as well as a wide variety of finishes. This means that homeowners are able to achieve their dream home without breaking the bank-whether that mean you’re looking for the natural beauty of wood shake or the luxurious look of slate, there are asphalt shingles that can give that to you.
(Photo of Camelot II Shingle from GAF: https://www.gaf.com/en-us/roofing-materials/residential-roofing-materials/shingles/camelot-ii )
Besides the beauty aspect, there is the simplicity (which we also believe is beautiful in it’s own way). Most asphalt shingles have an average life-span of 15-30 years depending on what you choose. For a material like this, it is available at almost every single supplier here on Long Island, making it super easy for the homeowner and roofer to put on schedule. As well as being readily available, these shingles will take a professional roofing company one day to install. They are also incredibly easy to repair or replace if they get damaged from hail or wind, making your life much much easier.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to upgrade your home with the most bang for your buck, there is no beating asphalt shingles. Easy to install and maintain, always available and improving, and architecturally beautiful with a wide variety of finishes and colors, we at Keenridge Construction can rest easy knowing that we’re providing the highest quality solution for your roofing problems.
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Thinking about or ready to replace the roof of your Long Island home? Enjoy the stress-free process of working with the best at Keenridge Construction! Call us at (631)-609-0409 or email us at keenridgeconstruction@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to provide any answer to questions you may have about your roofing or exterior project needs, as well as schedule a free estimate and consultation!
