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Tampa, located in a region prone to extreme weather conditions such as scorching heat, storms, and flooding, emphasizes the importance of having a high-quality and well-maintained shingle roof for your home.

Selecting the appropriate shingles for your residential roof can be a challenging task. To assist you in making an informed decision, Larry Miller Inc has prepared a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about shingle roof materials in Tampa. Our guide will help you understand the different types of shingles available, their durability, and their suitability for the local climate.

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Common Types of Shingle Roof Available Are: 

There are a variety of materials available when it comes to installing new shingle roofs in Tampa, FL but which is the best shingle roofing material for your home? Knowing the maintenance, lifetime, costs, and benefits of each type of shingle roof will help you determine the right choice for your roof. Let’s review each one: 

Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt shingles are extremely popular in Tampa and the US in general. In use since 1901, not only are they extremely durable, but they are also low-cost and available in a wide range of colors and textures to suit any home.

Asphalt shingles are either constructed from paper or roofing felt that has been soaked with asphalt to make them waterproof or fiberglass that is treated similarly.

You can typically get two kinds of asphalt roofs, strip shingles, and dimensional laminated shingles. Strip shingle, as you might expect, comes in a single strip that includes cutouts or tabs for easy installation while dimensional laminated shingle is made of several layers of tabs, which add more dimension and texture than the flatter strip shingle.

Maintenance 

Asphalt shingles require little maintenance at first. But, over time, they may start to crack, curl or erode. They can also suffer from algae, fungus, and mold infections if located in a shady area.

Lifetime 

Between 15 and 50 years depending on shingle quality and how well they are installed.

Costs 

Average shingle roof cost in Tampa per 100 square feet: From $180 for stripped shingles to $400 for dimensional shingles.

Luxury Asphalt Shingles

A luxury asphalt shingle roof is basically a shingle roof that looks more like a slate or wood shake roof in appearance. It is manufactured in much the same way as regular shingle roofing, but it adds a more sophisticated look to any Tampa home. Typically, it is made from fiberglass that has been coated in asphalt and then with aggregate granules for extra protection. 

Maintenance

Thick and resilient, this shingle roof in Tampa requires very little maintenance and will stand the test of time- making it the best value for your money.

Lifetime 

Potentially 50 years or more. 

Costs 

Average shingle roof cost in Tampa per 100 square feet: From $300-600 for a full installation.

Wood Shingles

Wood shingles are an attractive natural roofing option in Tampa. They are precision-cut and tend to be made from red cedar wood due to its natural ability to avoid rotting, and due to the fact that it is readily available this keeps costs down. Pine, redwood, white cedar, and cypress are also commonly used, and also pretty good at avoiding rot too.

Maintenance 

Although wood shingles are pretty low maintenance, it is wood, which means it should be sealed, and if you are using softwood shingles, you will need to ensure it is installed by an expert to maintain its integrity.

Lifetime

20-30 years when well looked after.

Costs

Average shingle roof cost in Tampa per 100 square feet: $350-450.

Wood Shake Shingles

Wood shake roofing is either machine split or manufactured by hand. This results in a more rustic finish than wood shingles, which can look quite charming. However, it is important to properly install a wood shake roof, which means calling in an expert, due to the fact that a corrosion-resistant box or casing nails will need to be used to help protect against rot. A protective layer of felt will also be required between shakes to ensure your roof can do its job. 

Maintenance 

Far more durable than regular wood shingles. Very easy to replace at end of life.

Lifetime 

30-50 years with proper care.

Costs 

Average shingle roof cost in Tampa per shingle roof cost in Tampa per 100 square feet: $400-500.

Clay Tile Shingles

Clay tile shingle roofing is durable, attractive, and even fireproof. It is available in flat, fluted, and curved shapes, and can make a most attractive roof. They are frequently red in color. They are often referred to as Spanish tiles, but they look great, we can assure you, in Tampa too. Made from clay, these shingles are very heavy, which means a supporting structure is needed if you choose this kind of roofing installation. 

Maintenance 

Pretty much maintenance-free, you can install them and leave them be, no matter what the weather, insects, or fire damage may come your way.

Lifetime

50- 100 years

Costs 

Average shingle roof cost in Tampa per100 square feet: $500-800.

Concrete Tile Shingles

Maintenance

Concrete tile shingle roofs are hugely durable and come in an interlocking structure that is practical and attractive. They are also cheaper than the similar clay tile shingles we discussed above and can be made to look like slate, wood shingle, and stone roofs if you want a more aesthetic look for your roof. 

Lifetime 

50- 100 years

Costs 

Average shingle roof cost in Tampa per 100 square feet: $450-600

Which Residential Shingle Roofs to Choose? 

If you’re struggling to decide which shingle is best for you, one of our experienced roofing team members will be able to give you the best help and advice, so do not hesitate to get in touch with us today.