Asphalt roofing
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Roofing shingles are the most commonly used covering on residential properties in the market.
Asphalt’s primary purpose in roofing shingles is to serve as a waterproofing agent. Asphalt also holds the granules in place and adds to the overall strength of the roofing shingle. The best asphalt will stay flexible and will not dry out or become hard or brittle for the expected life of the roofing shingle.
There are three major categories of Asphalt Roofing Shingles available in the market:
Strip Asphalt Roofing Shingles
Strip asphalt roofing shingles are single-layered asphalt roofing shingles typically designed to look like slate. Strip roofing shingles are usually the lightest weight asphalt roofing shingles available in the market. Built on a tough fiber glass base, each shingle provides resistance to blow-off and tearing. Strip roofing shingles are used primarily by home builders manufacturing economy priced homes or purchased by homeowners as replacement roofing shingles for homes that already have strip shingles on the roof. CertainTeed manufactures strip roofing shingles under the product names CT™ 20, XT™ 25, and XT™ 30.
Dimensional Asphalt Roofing Shingles
Dimensional asphalt roofing shingles are manufactured as multi-layered products and provide a thicker and richer appearance on the roof (a multi-dimensional look). Dimensional roofing shingles typically are heavier weight than strip roofing shingles and usually have improved warranty protections, which can range from 30-years to Lifetime. CertainTeed’s Landmark™ Series roofing shingles are a prototypically design for a Dimensional roofing shingle.
Premium Asphalt Roofing Shingles
Premium asphalt roofing shingles are usually described as laminated shingles that have a differentiated appearance or functionality from traditional dimensional asphalt roofing shingles. These products may have designs that mimic “old-world” roofing shingles, like natural slate or natural shake roofing shingles. CertainTeed’s Grand Manor™, Presidential Shake™ and Centennial Slate™ shingles are prime examples of premium roofing shingles that provide an enhanced aesthetic appeal. Premium asphalt roofing shingles might also have important functional improvements such as Impact Resistance or Solar Reflectivity that can possibly extend the life of the roofing system or provide lower energy costs. Landmark™ Special and Landmark Solaris™ would be primary examples of premium asphalt roofing shingles that provide enhanced functional performance.
Mission Statement: Our objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and entry door work in the Northern Virginia & Maryland areas by offering experience, efficiency, high quality products, customized projects, and the best customer service. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.
Vision Statement: Our vision is to be the best roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and entry door replacement company in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area. Our vision is centered on the customers’ needs and vision of their home.
Core Values: Our motivation in each project is directed from our core values. Each core value is centered on the customer and includes: old time values, concern for the customer, offering the customer the best products, and giving the customer the best price for the high quality products.
