Asphalt Shingle Roof Contractor
Asphalt Shingle Experts
Finding the right roof contractor the first time is tremendously essential for the life of your new roof. From the quality of materials used to overall craftsmanship, you want your roof to last for generations.
Here at Robey Roofing, we pride ourselves on providing Maryland and Pennsylvania residents with the highest quality asphalt shingles available and over 30 years of experience in the industry. Our customers' satisfaction is incredibly important to us and continues to be the key to our ongoing success.
What are Asphalt roof shingles?
Great question! Asphalt roof shingles are the barrier between your home's roof and whatever Mother Nature may throw at it. These elements are typically flat, rectangular in shape, and consist of individual overlapping elements laid in courses. They start at the roof’s bottom edge and work up to the top ridge with each successive course overlapping the joints below. These shingles will provide a protective barrier for your home and family for generations.
Along with providing superior protection for your home and family, asphalt shingles can significantly improve your home’s overall design and perceived value.
We Specialize in Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles have been the premier choice for homeowners since the early 20th Century. They fulfill a need for economical, fire-resistant roof coverings and provide homeowners with an aesthetic product with a combination of beauty, durability, longevity, and value.
The standard residential asphalt shingle is the “Square Butt Strip” shingle, elongated in shape, and available in either a one-tab or three-tab setup. Starting with a base of organic material (cellulose fibers), or inorganic materials (glass fibers), then coated and saturated with asphalt, finished with a surface of ceramic-coated opaque mineral granules.
The saturating process is only necessary for organic-based shingles, with the fiberglass-based shingles requiring a coating of asphalt. The coating process provides superior weather-proofing qualities to the shingles. While the mineral granules offer added protection against fire, they also protect your roof from the sun’s UV rays and give the shingles color.
Different Types of Roof Shingles
When it comes to roof shingle types the most common are the big 3- strip shingles, dimensional shingles, and luxury shingles.
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STRIP SHINGLES
Strip shingles are commonly known as 3-tab shingles (because of the cut to the shingle) or simply strips. Strip shingles are the most common asphalt shingle used today on residential homes. They are made from a single layer of asphalt with a very flat appearance that gives your home the look of slate. Strip shingles generally weigh and cost less than other asphalt shingles, making them an excellent choice for a homeowner.
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DIMENSIONAL SHINGLES
An upgrade from strip shingles are dimensional shingles, or commonly known as “architectural” or “laminate” shingles. They are engineered with a dual-layer of asphalt, making them thicker with more depth to replicate the look of a wood shake or natural slate roof which gives these asphalt shingles a heavier feel than strip shingles. Normally, these shingles also offer improved warranty protection.
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LUXURY SHINGLES
Luxury shingles are what industry pros call the “heavyweights” of asphalt shingles. Luxury shingles are the highest-quality laminated shingles available that offer superior protection for your home and family. Apart from being the heaviest shingle on the market, luxury shingles are simply stunning to look at, providing the highest quality, coloration, and dimensionality. They’re the most realistic representation of the earlywood shake and quarried slate roofing.
Companies We Use
At Robey Roofing, we offer homeowners various options of asphalt shingles to improve their homes’ look and value without high costs. Take a look below at some of America’s favorite brands.
CertainTeed - LANDMARK
A brand giving homeowners true peace of mind for generations, Landmark® shingles offer the most massive weight and one of the most extensive color options on the market. With a dual-layer design that looks like authentic wood shake and superior durability, homeowners know they’re getting the perfect look they want for their home without giving up quality. Backed by an industry-leading, lifetime-limited warranty, when you choose Landmark® Series Shingles, you’re making a decision that will protect your home’s beauty, durability, and security for centuries.
Owens Corning
More than a trusted name, Owens Corning was recently awarded the 2020 Women’s Choice Award® as America’s Most Recommended™ Roofing Product. They provide several unique color patterns, and you can often tell Owens Corning shingles from other brands at first glance. Owens Corning shingles look stunning, last longer, and offer more choices to fit any homeowners’ project perfectly.
TAMKO® Heritage
Matching striking beauty with superior roofing protection, Heritage® Series Laminated Asphalt Shingles by TAMKO® has been protecting homeowners for more than 75 years. Made with a double-layer fiberglass mat for strength, coated on both sides with weathering-grade asphalt and topped with ceramic mineral granules. Offering the best roofing colors on the market backed by a brand name recognized for its rich history, core values of honesty and integrity.
GAF
America’s #1 shingle brand designed with toughness in mind, GAF Advanced Protection® Shingles, perform and protect like nothing else. GAF utilizes some of the hardest minerals you can find on the planet, which provides heroic resistance to wind, weather, and fire—proven to be today’s most advanced roofing technology available to residents by advanced testing techniques. No one makes a better asphalt shingle for toughness and flexibility.