{"id":1,"date":"2011-10-23T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2011-10-23T07:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roof-shingles.com.au\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-04-25T23:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T00:50:53","slug":"what-are-roof-shingles-how-to-install-american-roof-tiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roof-shingles.com.au\/index.php\/what-are-roof-shingles-how-to-install-american-roof-tiles\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Roof Shingles How to Install American Roof Tiles"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are roof\u00a0shingles? American “Roof Tiles”<\/h1>\n

American roof shingles known as\u00a0asphalt shingles <\/a>are the most popular form of roofing material in North America with 9 out of 10 American homes or over 81,000,000 American roofs clad in this roofing product. I will try to explain what these are and how to install\u00a0America’s roof tiles.<\/p>\n

The most popular type of roofing materials in North America today are referred to as Architectural shingles.\u00a0 Made of multiple layers joined together, so they add depth and dimension to your roof. They resemble wooden shakes with a more textured and uneven appearance.\u00a0 These architectural shingles will provide long-lasting protection and performance to your roofing, making your house stand apart from other places that have different types of roofing products.\u00a0 Architectural shingles protect more homes Worldwide than any other roof type.\u00a0 American roof suppliers have several grades with each grade offering more performance, 30, 40 and LT Lifetime Warranties.<\/p>\n

Some types will offer high definition colour blends for exceptional depth and dimension, giving your home more curb appeal than other roofs.\u00a0 Your street appeal affects your homes resale value.<\/p>\n

Real estate experts suggest that up to 40% of the street appeal of your home comes from your roof.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Shingles come in fibre-glass based and organic versions the fibre-glass being the most popular and the strongest.<\/p>\n

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Four-sided gazebo finished in Three-Tab dual Black asphalt shingles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The other trendy style is a three-tab shingle.\u00a0 Three tabs have a more symmetrical regular shape and resemble a slate roof.\u00a0 Currently, these are becoming extremely popular in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Tasmania and Perth.<\/p>\n

Three-tab shingles come with different warranty’s\u00a0 – 20, 30 and 40 year “often referred to as lifetime”\u00a0 The main difference between these types is the amount of asphalt used in production.\u00a0 Generally speaking, shingles made with more asphalt, take longer to be broken down by the elements “mainly UV” giving their extended life.<\/p>\n

Slate is the most desirable of all roofing materials so it makes sense to use something similar at a fraction of the cost.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How to use roof\u00a0shingles<\/h2>\n

Installing shingles on a roof is not generally a difficult task with many people around Australia, building anything from small sheds and gazebo roofs to home roofs.\u00a0 A little roofing how-to knowledge is a great thing, and a very detailed DIY roofing guide is found at Roof Shingles Cladding Supplies <\/a>New Roofing Restoration Site.\u00a0 In a nutshell, you begin by cladding the roof in A-Bond structural plywood, then you roll out the underlay material to cover the plywood, finally installing the asphalt shingles.<\/p>\n

Making the right choice for your roof<\/h3>\n

The asphalt shingles you choose will come down to the style, colour, price and warranty.\u00a0 Some shingles come with higher wind ratings which should be considered.\u00a0 All fibre-glass based asphalt shingles come with a Class A “ASTM E108” fire rating which is the highest rating in North America.<\/p>\n

If you found this information useful or would like brochures, samples\u00a0visit\u00a0Shingle Roofing\u00a0Company <\/a>– roofing products, asphalt tiles and replacement cladding experts for more detailed information. My other handy site refering to Outdoor Gazebos. Roof Kits for a Patio, Pergola, Pavillion, Bali Hut and Fixed Gazebo<\/a> is definately worth a visit.
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