Weather is a major contributor to the wear and tear that your roof’s shingles endure over time. Hail and wind can produce extreme damage. Besides, your home will be completely unprotected against them.
Some severe storms including snow, ice, hail, and high winds might affect residences in Texas. With all these storms, roof repairs are unavoidable. But, what if there were a roofing material that might reduce the roof repair and replacement frequency?
To protect their homes from the destructive forces of nature, many homeowners are switching to modern impact resistant (IR) shingles. However, should you spend money on IR shingles?
Do you want to learn more about them? If so, SLPR has created this FAQ to help you in making the best choice for your property.
What Are Impact Resistant Shingles?
"Impact resistant" shingles are a type of class 4 product that can survive severe weather conditions including strong winds and hail. The selection of infrared (IR) products varies by manufacturer. Yet, most of them provide several architectural and designer IR options to complement any décor.
What Does Class 4 Roofing Shingles Mean?
To protect your roof from hail, class 4 shingles are the best you can purchase. These shingles meet the UL 2218 impact test requirements. In this test, the testers drop a two-inch steel ball from 20 feet onto the shingle and analyze the resulting cracks.
To put this into perspective, if the same test were performed on a 4-inch concrete paver, the paver would fracture in two under the impact of the steel ball.
When a shingle deteriorates, water can seep through and damage your underlayment, decking, and even your home’s interior. But, you can reduce the water damage chances by using less likely-to-fracture shingles.
Manufacturers' warranties on shingles typically range from 30 to 50 years; class 4 shingles often have a 50-year warranty. Shingles with a Class 4 rating are the most durable option and will safeguard your home for many years.
Should You Invest in Impact-Resistant Shingles?
The fundamental question for homeowners is whether the additional expense of IR shingles is justified. Let's analyze it. The price of IR shingles is often between 20 and 100 percent more than regular asphalt shingles.
Using IR shingles might increase the durability of a roof. Not only do they weather better than standard asphalt shingles. Also, they safeguard your home from severe storms that might destroy those shingles, forcing you to repair your roof. It saves you time and money if you do not have to repair your roof as often.
Likewise, you may get insurance premium discounts for having impact-resistant shingles on your roof. Insurance companies in hail-prone areas, like Texas, consider the reduced risk of hail and wind-related damage when determining premiums for homeowners who install IR shingles.
Properly Installing an IR Shingle Roof in Texas
You should invest in IR shingles properly by using a reliable roofing contractor. We have professional and experienced installers. Besides, we focus on providing high-quality work. As long as you own your house, you can count on Sugar Land Premier Roofing.
For more information, contact Sugar Land Premier Roofing at 832-639-1299. We service areas in Sugar Land, Katy, Deer Park, and Houston, TX.