Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles are one of the most preferred types of roofing materials in North America and have been used for more than 150 years. They are made of a mat of organic materials, usually cellulose or fiberglass, that is coated with asphalt and then covered with a mineral granule. Asphalt shingles are available in a variety of colors and styles and are relatively easy to install. The roof of your home is one of the most critical parts of the structure. It is responsible for keeping you dry during the rain and snow and protecting you from the elements. The shingles on your roof play a vital role in this process. They are designed to shed water and keep your home dry. To keep your home in good condition, it is important to inspect your roof regularly. Look for any damaged or missing shingles. Also, check the flashing around your chimney and vents to make sure that it is still in good condition. If you find any problems, repair them as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your home. The Function of Shingles Your roof has several layers, with shingles being just one of them. Shingles work with the entire roofing system to protect your home from water damage. If water does manage to get past the shingles, there is an underlayment in place to help prevent water from causing severe damage. Asphalt is a type of roofing material that is popular because it is easy to produce, inexpensive, and simple to install. The asphalt shingles on your roof are attached to each other and to the roof itself using nails and adhesive. This helps to keep them in place during high winds. The shingles also overlap, preventing water from getting into cracks or spaces between them. If your shingles are not correctly overlapping or are starting to lift, water could run under them and into the underlayment or roofing deck. If the shingles are tightly-fitted and overlap well, water will run over the top of them to the edge of the roof, where it will either drop into the gutter or move onto a gutter cover and into the gutter. Why Opt for Asphalt Shingles Shingles made from asphalt are not only used to protect homes from water damage but can also enhance the appearance of a home. There are many asphalt shingles available in different colors that can be matched to the trim, paint, and landscaping of a home. In addition, shingles can be installed in patterns that give the roof more character. Asphalt shingles have come a long way from being merely functional to being both functional and stylish. Maintaining Asphalt Shingles The purpose of roofing felt is to protect the shingles from the elements. It is a layer of protection between the shingles and the elements. It is a heavy paper that is coated on one side with a tar-like substance. This substance helps to make the paper waterproof. The winter weather can be dangerous for your shingles, because if the roof is slightly warmer than the air, the snow can melt and turn into ice. This can lead to water leaks into your home. Wind can also damage your shingles in two ways: by loosening them and by blowing debris into them. If your shingles are already loose, a gust of wind can lift them and send them flying. If there are any branches or other debris lying around, the wind can blow them into your shingles, causing damage. You can prevent damage to your shingles by avoiding planting next to the house and pruning away branches that could fall and damage your roof. You should also make sure that your gutters stay clean by either clearing them regularly or installing a gutter cover system. Conclusion Your roof is responsible for keeping your asphalt shingles in good condition. It is vital to work with a reputable company when installing your shingles. Poorly installed shingles are more likely to come off in windy weather or during a rainstorm. Make sure the shingles are nailed in correctly using the proper spacing and angle to prevent them from coming loose. If you need a Fort Worth roofer, choose Honey Bees Roofing & Solar. We are a trusted roofing contractor and solar contractor in Burleson, TX. Call us!

Roofing acts as a home’s main defense against all forms of weather. Keeping your roof in good shape saves you tons of money in repair and early replacement costs in the long run. As the most common roofing material, shingle roofs experience damage most often. One of the most common repairs for asphalt shingle roofs is missing shingles. When shingles go missing, they create vast problems for the integrity of your roof. But not everyone knows what to do if you’re missing shingles. In this article, we’ll also answer why shingles go missing? And how this common problem impacts your overall roofing structure? How Do Shingles Go Missing? There are many reasons a shingle might go missing. Extreme weather often causes shingles to detach from your roof. For instance, in north Texas winds blow so fiercely that shingles get ripped right off of your roof. Large hailstones can tear shingles, especially if they’re old and worn, causing them to simply slide off. Extreme weather easily represents the biggest threat to your shingle roofing. Unfortunately, weather isn’t the only cause of lost shingles. Older shingle roofing may come apart easier than newer roofing. As your roof approaches the end of its life, missing shingles become a more common occurrence. One final reason you might be missing shingles is poor installation. If the initial installer of your roof missed the nailing zone on your shingles or failed to properly secure roof flashing material, you may be experiencing missing shingles simply because your installer cut corners. What Happens When a Roof Loses Shingles? As we mentioned earlier, asphalt shingles protect your home from damage. Each individual shingle works together with those around it to form a protective, waterproof barrier above your house. If you’re missing shingles, even one, your home’s main defense quite literally has a hole. This hole opens your home to severe damage. With missing shingles, the decking material and main structure of your roof accumulates water damage. Left unnoticed and in disrepair, the damaged decking rots through and water enters the attic and top floors of your home. Additionally, without shingles on your roof, any pre-existing leaks grow more quickly. This causes potentially small repairs to become significantly larger and more costly. What To Do If You’re Missing Shingles? If you think you’re missing shingles or have found an asphalt shingle around your home you should schedule a free roofing inspection. A roofing inspection will either provide peace-of-mind that no problems exist or make you aware of a problem with your roof. Typically, if a roofing contractor finds a problem like a missing shingle, they are able to fix them quickly and cost effectively compared to a full roof replacement. If you’re certain you’re missing shingles, then contact the roof repair experts at Honey Bees Roofing & Solar! We’ll happily come out to your home and replace any shingles that are missing. We stand as one of the top rated roofing and solar contractors in north Texas and strive to provide the best customer service and quality in the industry! It’s important to keep your home safe, and we would love to help. Honey Bees Roofing & Solar offers free roofing inspections so you’ll know if your roof is damaged and needs to be fixed. If you need a free roof inspection, or just want more information about your roofing options, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!

Sooner or later your roof will probably be damaged in one way or another. Catching the damage early can help you repair the damage, as well as prevent the damage from getting worse. Most damage roofing can have will lead to water damage to your roof. The additional water damage can quickly lead to a leak. Knowing the signs of damage for shingle roofs allows you to take care of your roof. Wind Damage Wind damage is a major component of most storm damage. High winds can seriously damage your shingles, even rip them right off your roof! If you’re missing shingles they very well could’ve been blown off. The wind can also partially pull a shingle up. It will just flap in the wind, hitting the shingles around it. A sign a shingle has been partially pulled up is the presence of creases on the shingle itself. The wind can also blow of granules from the layers of your shingles. Learn more about wind damage in this video! Hail Damage Hail can do major damage to your roofing as well. The most obvious hail damage is impact damage to your shingles. The impacts of hail can lead to granule loss just like wind damage. However, hail impacts can also rip and tear shingles. If you see bits of your shingles in your yard after a storm, your roof has definitely taken damage.  Extreme storm events can knock whole shingles off of your roof. Without shingles to protect the inner sections of your roof, you can quickly get leaks into your home. Water Leaks If your roof is leaking then you definitely have damage to your shingle roof. Water leaking is very typically from water damage in the inner workings of your roof. Damaged shingles allow water to flow into places it shouldn’t be, which causes the leaks. If you’ve noticed damage to your shingles you need to get them repaired or you’ll most likely soon have a leak. Spotting Signs of Damage for Shingle Roofs The best way to keep your roof in shape is by checking for damage before it becomes a problem. While you could climb up onto the roof and look for yourself, there are many benefits to getting a free roofing inspection. The main reason is safety, many roofs are at a slope that you could easily fall from. You can also do damage to your roof by walking on it improperly. Punctures are one of the major things walking on your roof can cause, and punctures lead to leaks. If you do get up on your roof, you may not know quite what you’re looking for. A professional roofer knows exactly what signs of damage for metal roofs look like. Honey Bees Roofing & Solar offers free roofing inspections so you’ll know if your roof is damaged and needs to be fixed. If you need a free roof inspection, or just want more information about your roofing, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131! Have us do the inspection, so you don’t have to!

The onward march of technology continues to improve every aspect of our lives. Without a doubt, roofing is no exception! Every day the technology in roofing gives us the tools to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively. One improvement in the roofing world that you may want to keep an eye on is F Wave roofing and its synthetic shingles. Luckily, Honey Bees Roofing & Solar has all the info on F Wave Shingles so you’ll know if they’ll be right for your roofing project! What are Synthetic Shingles? F Wave has created revolutionary new shingles known as REVIA synthetic shingles. Most shingles are made of asphalt but can also be made of vinyl, wood, or slate. Unlike those singles, these shingles are made of a commercial-grade polymer. The polymer comes in a wide variety of styles and colors. Shingles made of asphalt have granules that will inevitably wear off and leave your roof vulnerable. Synthetic shingles last longer than asphalt shingles because they don’t have granules. Each synthetic shingle is one whole piece. Asphalt shingles, however, have glued layers that make up their construction. The layers of asphalt shingles breaking over time will lead to them having to be replaced much sooner than synthetic shingles. Not only are REVIA shingles built to last longer, they’re also built with more resistance against hail, wind, and fire than other shingles. Hail Resistance REVIA synthetic shingles have high hail resistance. Areas with inclement weather, such as north Texas, can benefit from extra protection for their roof. These synthetic shingles have a class 4 impact rating! That is the highest possible rating available to a shingle. When a shingle can withstand having a 2-inch steel ball dropped multiple times from a height of 20 feet, it receives a class 4 rating. The same test can crack a concrete brick in half! These synthetic shingles can take a beating. Wind Resistance Asphalt shingles have a low tear rating, and a tendency to blow off your roof if they’re nailed on improperly. REVIA synthetic shingles on the other hand have superior tear resistance. They can also survive high winds that most roofing material struggles to withstand. Synthetic shingles can withstand winds up to 130mph. That’s hurricane-force winds. Torn-off shingles can lead to leaks and water damage as water enters where roofing should be. Fire Resistance REVIA synthetic shingles have a class 4 fire rating. That’s the highest rating a shingle can get for fire resistance. That rating means that fire on these shingles will spread to a maximum of six feet, and won’t spread to the attic. It also won’t burn for an extended period of time. Since these shingles are so fire-resistant, if your roof does catch fire it severely lessens the chance your home will take major damage. The REVIA shingles are a very safe option for your home.   F Wave roofing is superior to asphalt shingle roofing. It has better resistance to fire, wind, and hail, and also lasts longer than normal asphalt shingles. They are also aesthetically pleasing and a perfect fit for your home. For more information on getting REVIA synthetic shingles on your home, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!