What is an Asphalt Shingle Roof? (Materials, Lifespan, & More)

The team at SANGOBUILD has provided high-quality asphalt roof repairs and replacements to the world. We offer an experience rare in the roofing industry with our customer service and workmanship. When you work with us, you'll never worry about your roof again.

By the end of this article, you'll learn what an asphalt roof is, the types of asphalt shingles, and 3 things you need to know about asphalt shingle roofs.

What is an asphalt shingle roof?

An asphalt shingle roof is the most common type of roof you see on homes today. It’s a roof system made primarily out of asphalt shingles and other asphalt roofing components.

There are six types of asphalt shingles to choose from.

3 things to know about an asphalt shingle roof

1. How long the 3 types of asphalt shingles actually last

As long as your asphalt roof is properly installed and your attic is adequately ventilated, it’s going to get as close as possible to the manufacturer’s specified lifespan. While these 2 factors are crucial to every roof’s life, they aren’t the only things that affect how long your asphalt roof will live.

2. Getting the enhanced roofing material warranty

To get the enhanced warranty, all of these roofing components have to come from one specific manufacturer to form a complete roof system. Once your new asphalt roof has been installed, you’ll be able to register it with the manufacturer to get the 50-year non-prorated enhanced warranty. This means all your roofing materials will be covered for their lifetime by the manufacturer.

3. Invest in a quality asphalt roof over going cheap

When you pay for this cheap labor and materials, it shows in the finished quality of your roof, which will cost you more money in the long run with repairs and eventually a full asphalt roof replacement. You also won’t qualify for the enhanced warranty even if you get dimensional or luxury shingles.