The Many Faces of Shingle Roofing – Part 2: Fiberglass Shingles

• Gary Howard
• 6 years ago
• Categories: 3-Part Blog
• Tags: asphalt shingles, fiberglass, fiberglass shingles

Another type of asphalt shingle is the fiberglass shingle. This type of shingle is slowly becoming a bit more popular than the organic asphalt shingles because of the improvements they offer in terms of cost efficiency and fire resistance.

Fiberglass shingles are typically a bit cheaper than organic shingles. However, you should know that these shingles have less asphalt content than their organic counterpart.

In terms of fire resistance, fire doesn’t spread across fiberglass shingles as fast as it does on organic shingles. This is because the base of an organic shingle is made of wood-derived products, making them a bit more prone to fire.

Below are a few more reasons why you would want to consider fiberglass shingles for your home.

• Lighter weight – Fiberglass shingles are lighter than organic shingles, thus placing less stress on the roof’s structure. Their lighter weight also means they are easier to transport, especially during the installation process.
• Fire resistance – In case of a fire, fiberglass shingles slow down the spread of a fire throughout the roof.
• More environmentally friendly – Since fiberglass shingles are not made from organic material, they place less stress on the environment. Moreover, these shingles contain less asphalt, making them a bit more environmentally friendly to manufacture.
• Easy installation – Since fiberglass shingles are lighter, they are generally easier to install than organic shingles.
• Flexibility – Being more flexible, fiberglass shingles have a lower chance of being damaged when walked on.
• Life expectancy – Fiberglass shingles have a longer life expectancy than organic shingles. Fiberglass shingles can last up to 50 years or longer if properly maintained.

Fiberglass shingles can prove to be a great roofing material choice, especially if you opt for products manufactured by trusted companies like CertainTeed. The company also produces another type of roofing shingles, which are among the most sought-after today.

In the last part of this series, we’ll take a look at architectural shingles. Stay tuned!