The granules that you see on your Orlando or Tampa roofing are a type of material that is applied to the roof’s surface. They protect roofs from the sun, rain, hail and other weather elements.
How do roof granules function?
Roof granules are a way to protect your roof from the extra weight that might otherwise be put on it. This will prolong your roof’s life span and make it more attractive.
What do Roof Granules Do?
They are helpful during installation
Asphalt shingles are made with granules that prevent asphalt shingles from sticking together. They also provide a smoother surface for installers.
They offer protection from harsh weather
Granules are an essential component of asphalt shingles. They can withstand the elements year after year, not just the heat from Florida, but also hail, rain, and wind.
Granules are a way to ensure that shingles last many years. They have been exposed to extreme weather conditions all through their life.
They are a great help with aesthetics
Roof granules are a way to make asphalt shingles look more natural and harmonious.
They offer UV protection
Roof granules protect your roof against the harmful UV rays of the sun, which can cause premature aging and deterioration.
Why do Roofing Shingles have Granules
Since the early 1900s, granules have been used for shingles’ durability. Their primary function is durability. The introduction of ceramic granules a decade later offered a wide range of colors that were not available before.
To reduce the UV light resistance and to inhibit algae growth, the material from which the granules were made was modified.
This post was written by Ted Williams! Ted is the owner of A Old Time Roofing which offers roofing in St Petersburg FL. Ted is a Master Elite Weather Stopper GAF Roofing Contractor, a double award winner of Best Steep-Slope Contractor from GAF and achiever of Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence from GAF. He has been serving the Pinellas County area since 1978. Old Time Roofing has a tradition of quality workmanship, servicing residential and commercial properties.