Reign Roofing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Architectural Shingles’

A Brief Guide to Choosing the Right Roofing Material 

Monday, July 17th, 2023
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Selecting the right roofing type in Richmond, TX can be tricky. There are many factors you have to consider, because the new roof isn’t just shading over your head. The roof has to protect against specific weather conditions, have a long lifespan, good energy efficiency, and a pleasing look. There’s also the cost to consider as well.

There are more options for roofing materials now than ever before, so in order to make the best decision, we recommend you talk to our professionals. We can assess your needs and guide you through the steps necessary to locating the ideal new roof for your home. You can trust our expertise and skill—we’re redefining the roof-buying process.

Below is a primer on finding the right roofing materials. 

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The Anatomy of a Roof: Breaking Down the Parts

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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What exactly makes up the roof of a house? It’s easy to think of the roof as a single object, something that goes in place all in one piece.

But roofs are actually systems made up of different parts. In this post, we’ll look at the anatomy of a roof to help you understand the different components and layers and how they work together. 

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What Are 30-Year Architectural Shingles?

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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You might think of roof shingles as coming in one basic type. Since most people don’t give too much thought to their roof or what it’s made of (at least until they really need that roof!), it’s easy to think of shingles as just, well, shingles. 

However, the asphalt shingles that make up the upper layer of the roofs of 80% of the homes in the U.S. come in a range of types. For a long time, the most common shingle was the 3-tab shingle, and you’ll still find these on the majority of homes. Among professional roofers, however, architectural shingles have taken over as the shingle of choice. Here at Reign Roofing, we favor 30-year architectural shingles. What does that mean, and what are the benefits of these shingles?

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How do I know if I need a new roof?

Friday, October 21st, 2022

Is your roof more than 12 years old, you should consider getting it replaced soon.

Roofing companies may say you’re getting a 20 or 30 year roof, but in honest reality is it’s more like 12-17 years. That’s why insurance companies don’t like insuring roofs over 10 years old at replacement cost.

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