What are the advantages of asphalt shingles compared with traditional shingles? Let's analyze them from different angles:
1. Material
Asphalt shingles: all-weather modified waterproof asphalt and high-strength glass fiber base;
Traditional tiles: ordinary 425/525 cement, coarse sand, and fine sand.
2. Color
Asphalt shingles: There are many types. The sand on the surface is made of basalt colored particles with natural color and pottery at high temperature.
Traditional tiles:
Coating type: There are many types, but because the color of the surface is mixed with white cement, quartz sand, inorganic pigment powder and various additives, it is impossible for the color to enter the particles of the quartz sand, and the color coating is extremely difficult in its natural state. It is easy to be damaged, and uneven fading and discoloration appear.
Hybrid: Not many types. Blackened because the color is directly affected by the color of the tile body. In addition, the color is mixed into the cement, which greatly damages the strength of the tile body and makes it easier to fade.
3. Surface texture
Asphalt shingles: Totally non-reflective when exposed to sunlight, a true matte finish.
Traditional tile: relatively rough production, strong reflection under sunlight, and its color can hardly be recognized.
4. Flexibility
Asphalt shingles: Asphalt shingles are quite flexible in performance and are suitable for laying simple or complex roofs.
Traditional tiles: There is no flexibility, mostly ceramic tiles and glazed tiles are brittle materials. Traditional tiles are easily damaged during handling.
5. Auxiliary materials
Asphalt shingles: There are few auxiliary materials, only special nails and asphalt glue for asphalt shingles can be used, saving the cost of auxiliary materials.
Traditional tile: It requires wood, nails, special buckles, special paint, cement and special tools, which increases the cost of materials and is more expensive than asphalt shingles.
6. Construction
Asphalt shingles: The construction is simple, just use an ordinary utility knife, no other special tools are required.
Traditional tile: Cement mortar must be used for complex construction. After flowing on the surface of the tile during the coagulation process, it is not easy to remove and affects the appearance.
7. Applicable types of roofs
Asphalt shingles: Suitable for any shape of roof, including round buildings.
Traditional tile: It can only be laid on the flat roof, which is not suitable for today's diverse architectural needs. It has too many architectural requirements and is not the current changeable social status.