Although wood shingles, slate, tile, metal, and a host of other materials can be used to surface house roofs, asphalt stands out as the roofing material of choice because it is relatively affordable, easy to apply, fire-resistant, comparatively lightweight, available almost every-where, and durable enough to last for 15 to 40 years.

In the past, uninteresting appearance was the biggest strike against asphalt roofing-it just didn't offer the visual interest and charm of classic materials such as wood and tile. But things have changed.Today, asphalt shingles are sold in many textures, grades, and styles that are reasonably convincing at mimicking the look and character of traditional materials.

The Advantage of Laminated Asphalt Shingle
1.Economic
The cost of asphalt shingle is lower than many other roofing tile,and the related charge for transportion and installment are reduced much because of light weight and easy installment.

2.Light weight and easy to install

The weight of asphalt shingle is much less weight compared with other roofing material,so it reduce the requirement for load-bearing support of roofing.

And the process of installment is easy,there are no special accessories are required and it easy to cut, fasten and fit.Asphalt shingles are considered the easiest roofing materials to install.

3.Wide application

Asphalt shingle could use for more wide-angle roofing slope than other roofing material,it could be used for 15°-90° roofing slope.It also could be used in any shape of the roofing and there are many colors could for choice.

4.Noise reduction and heat insulation

The stone chips could reduce the noise when raining or hailing,it also could insulate from heat when expose to extremely UV and keep warm in Winter.