Home improvement and home repair tips: On The House with the Carey Bros.
Home
What's New
Tip of the Day
Weekly Project
Monthly E-Newsletter
Q & A
Features
Radio Show
About the Bros.
About Rebecca Cole
Contests & Promotions
Our Partners
Mailing Lists
Contact Us
Employment Opportunities
Affiliate Toolbox
Buy our Books!




Search for the answers to your home repair and home improvement questions.
 Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tip of the Day Categories » Roofing

Shingles: Asphalt or Fiberglass?

Ready to re-roof your home? If you're wondering what type of shingles to use, today you'll learn the distinctions between asphalt and fiberglass. What's best? What's fastest? Which will last longer? One would assume asphalt is made of asphalt, and that fiberglass is made of — well — fiberglass. Not so. Asphalt shingles have a base of paper and wood pulp saturated with asphalt, while fiberglass shingles are a glass-fiber mat coated with asphalt. In both cases, the asphalt is surfaced with granules. Many people (even roofers) have a hard time telling them apart. Which is the best in terms of performance? Fiberglass was developed because hot weather made asphalt soft and thus easily damaged. Conversely, fiberglass shingles are coated (not saturated) and less prone to damage from heat. Still, asphalt is the roofer's choice in cold climates because fiberglass becomes brittle and can crack.

See more tips in the Roofing category!

Sign up for the Tip of the Day mailing list and receive a new Tip of the Day every day! Our mailing lists are the easiest way to read our latest tips... and best of all, they're On The House!


Random Tip of the Day!
Dishwasher Vs. Hand Washing
Some things you should know about which saves more H20!


View Printer-Friendly Version View Printer-Friendly Version
Send this Article to a Friend Send this Article to a Friend
Listen to the Audio Clip! Listen to the Audio Clip!


About the Bros. | Advertise | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
On The House Media © 1996-2012 All Rights Reserved.