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Homeowners have many shingle options to pick from when working with Vancouver roofing companies on getting a new roof. If the shingles or wood shakes on your home have to go, you may be deciding between asphalt and wood shingles. Asphalt is the better choice for those who are on a budget, and for people who want a high quality product that isn't going to require a lot of maintenance over time. Wood looks nice, and cedar and pine shingles will last for years, but wood isn't as durable as asphalt. There are many benefits for anyone that chooses to use asphalt over wood. Fire Safety Asphalt shingles are going to be more fire resistant than wood shingles, but the wood shingles are going to have a protective coating applied to help them be resistant. Over time this coating can get worn away on the wood shingles, and this can leave the home exposed to catching fire. The asphalt shingles are always going to be fire resistant, which is why they get the highest fire rating possible. The manufacturer of the shingles, or the Vancouver roofing companies you choose should be able to tell you about the fire safety rating of the shingles you choose. Water Resistance In Vancouver the weather changes and seasons are going to bring heavy rains, plenty of snowfalls, ice and humidity. All of this moisture can do a lot of damage to your roof if you don't have high quality shingles. The wood shakes will be resistant to water with the coating applied by the manufacturer, but this will get eroded over time, and this can leave the home at the risk of water damage. Leaks under the shingles can cause mold and mildew to spread under your roof, and throughout your home. It will also leave water stains, and the water leaking in can damage many things. Maintenance Wood shakes need to be checked more often than asphalt shingles, to make sure that the coating applied by the manufacturer is still intact and working on the shingles. All roofs should be checked, but you don't want the wood to start absorbing water, or cause a fire hazard. The asphalt shingles will never have to be sealed or treated by the homeowner, and any damages that have to be repairs should be easy to fix. Wood shingles may need to be coated and stained over time to be effective, and to look good. Pests The major downfall with wood shakes is that there are many pests attracted to wood, like termites, wood ants and wood peckers, and a number of other pests will burrow through the wood into the home. Asphalt shingles can't be obstructed by pests, so you don't have to worry about the problem choosing asphalt for the roof. Pests can burrow into the home causing a large infestation quickly, water can get into the home from the holes, and other pests that can't burrow will then have a way into the home, like spiders. A new roof is going to increase the property value of any residential property, and it's a great way for the homeowner to update their home. Vancouver roofing companies are available to give quotes at any time, and comparing two different companies' quotes can help you get a better deal. Wood shakes aren't a bad option for the roof, but asphalt is going to be a lot cheaper, and it's going to experience less complications throughout the years. If there are many signs that your roof is about to give, or that it needs to be replaced, talk with the Vancouver roofing companies about a new roof with asphalt shingles.
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