Asphalt / Fiberglass Shingles
PROS
- Low initial cost
- Fits design-wise within most neighborhoods
- Easy to find installers
CONS
- Does not upgrade a home’s value or beauty
- Prone to streaking and staining
- Granules wear off and oils evaporate, leading to deterioration
- Heavy and expensive to transport
- High oil content
- Not sustainable – requires replacement materials and labor
- Few options for energy efficiency
- Should solar be installed, the shingles probably won’t last as long as the solar installation
- Long-term warranties that mislead consumers into thinking the roof will last that long
- Should not be installed over existing shingles
- Less walkable and hail-resistant with age
- Require landfill disposal