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| Thank you for your email and follow-up. I am in the process of selecting one of the several contractors I have spoken with. Without a doubt, the service you provide in his area is second to none. Again, I thank you and will let you know the final outcome once the project is completed. |
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DESCRIPTION:
Asphalt, a petroleum by-product, is an inexpensive roofing material made from asphalt saturated fiberglass or paper mat with tiny stone-like colored chips embedded in the surface. These chips serve two purposes: to protect the petroleum based mat from UV rays, and to give the shingle its color and dimension. Available in a wide variety of colors, patterns and price ranges from inexpensive strips to premium laminates.
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ADVANTAGES:
- inexpensive
- commonly available
- large selection of colors, types, manufacturers
- ability to walk on (but this may affect warranty)
- suitable for most residential applications from mobile homes to premium housing
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DISADVANTAGES:
- deterioration begins early in product life-cycle as product sheds its protective granules
- susceptible to blow off in high winds
- scars easily when hot
- susceptible to mildew and moss
- environmentally unfriendly
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