Comparison of Fiberglass and Shingle Roofing
Most shingles used for roofs are asphalt, and this type of shingle is divided into two groups: organic and nonorganic. Nonorganic asphalt shingles are made of fiberglass. Does this Spark an idea?
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Asphalt
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Asphalt shingles are popular because they are easy to produce and install and inexpensive to buy. They also withstand harsh weather conditions better than shingles made of wood, marble or metal.
Fiberglass
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Older asphalt shingles were made from waste paper and wood fiber, but since the 1970s most asphalt shingles have been made from inorganic fiberglass.
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Regional Difference
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In some areas of the United States, particularly the Midwest and Northeast, organic asphalt shingles are still in use because of their comparative ease of installation in cold weather.
Weather
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Older organic shingles are also occasionally preferred because they are better than their fiberglass counterparts at withstanding extreme weather.
Mold
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All roofing materials should be treated with an anti-molding agent to prevent mold growth. This is especially true, however, with fiberglass shingles.
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