Advances in Asphalt Shingle Technology

Over its 125-year-history, asphalt shingles have been reinforced by cotton rag, wood pulp, and paper. In the 1970s, fiberglass was introduced as a stronger, more durable, and more fire-resistant reinforcement material. Early shingles were coated with crushed slate or oyster shells, and have progressed over time to the brightly colored ceramic-coated granules that we see today. Modern asphalt shingles come in a variety of colors to match the unique design of any home.

The first asphalt shingles were pre-fabricated, single-cut pieces of material. Today’s shingles come in many formats, from single-layer shingles with no cutouts to those with multiple cutouts, and from standard laminated shingles of multiple thicknesses to the newer, open tab designer shingles. Modern shingle design innovations have been developed to include decorative architectural styles that transform a roof with a high-end dimensional look.

San-gobuild®  asphalt shingle roofing mainly consists of fiberglass mat base materials, asphalt saturants, colored mineral granules, and quartz anti-slip sand, etc. We mainly use 95g reinforced fiberglass covering thickness 2.5mm of modified bitumen, coated with quartz anti-slip sand on the lower surface and colored mineral granules on the upper surface. San-gobuild® asphalt shingles are covered with CARLA(CL) natural stone chips which be taken from quarries in French. CL granular have excellent performance for UV resistance and antiaging, fire resistance and break heat conduction. It could guarantee 100% fadeless. Sangobuild Asphalt Shingle use of modified asphalt, large extension and strong bonding, higher intake for filler, will bond all the materials together, which makes asphalt shingle resist wind and rain erosion for a long time and keep product performance in cold and hot weather, and play a role in moisture resistance oxidation.

1. Through advances in manufacturing technology, asphalt shingle products are now more environmentally friendly than ever.

• Computerized equipment has improved roofing production efficiencies, resulting in less material waste.

• Shingles from roof tear-offs can also be recycled and used to pave roads.

• Solar reflective shingles are now available and can help reduce energy use. 

2. Advances in asphalt shingle technology have led to products that are more durable and protective than ever.

• Modern roofing systems include multiple components like leak barriers and ventilation to help avoid moisture penetration from rain and ice damming from the snow.

• Research and development have led to shingles that meet the highest performance standards for fire, wind, and impact resistance.

Through the industry’s deep commitment to research, development, and customer satisfaction, San-gobuild® asphalt roofing shingles continue to improve to meet the needs of today’s homeowners. The asphalt roofing industry is dedicated to maintaining the beauty, affordability, and reliability of the most popular roofing material.

For more information about San-gobuild® asphalt roofing,  please feel free to contact Sangobuild. Thanks for reading!