Asphalt shingles were invented in america in 1901 as a low cost and fire resistant alternative to the available roofing materials of the day they were originally cotton rag soaked in asphalt with a variety of granules such as slate mica or even oyster shells added to the the surface for increased durability.
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It provides you with peace of mind knowing that you and your family are safe from rain snow hail wind heat and cold.
With their thick dimensional profiles extra large exposures and color blends iko s premium roofing shingles like their iko royal estate and crowne slate shingles mimic the sought after designer look and beauty of genuine slate tiles.
Most homeowners and developers in the us choose asphalt shingle roofing materials.
Asphalt shingles are the most widely used roofing materials in the u s.
Asphalt shingles can last between 15 to 40 years depending on the quality.
Consumer reports just finished its first comprehensive review of asphalt roofing shingles in more than a decade and found that the best of the batch are more than twice as strong as the competition.
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Manufacturers make wood shingles from natural materials such as cedar and yellow pine.
Iko asphalt roofing shingles are effective protection for your home and family against inclement weather.
Some high end asphalt shingles can even last half a decade.
They re an american original invented and first used in 1901.
Was producing 11 million squares of shingles.
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