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Date Posted: Fri, Jun 16 2006,10:48am
Author: Stephanie
Subject: shingles vs bitumen

A roofer in South Florida has recommended a modified bitumen roof covering rather than shingles. We have two flat roof areas and a slightly pitched roof area. He is telling us that this Tamko product is made of rubber, adhered with heat, and is in one continous piece rather than the shingles. Is this a better product vs the standard shingle? He states it will last longer and will hold up better. Thanks

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[> Re: shingles vs bitumen -- mike, Sun, Jun 18 2006, 4:14pm

Modified Bitumen is popular here(st pete) on low slope roofs and actually will last longer as you can coat them as they age to increase the life. 20yrs seems to be popular age to tear off when left au-natural. All asphalt based roofs are big energy wasters.
Our local inspectors will not accept standard shingles if your roof doesn't have enough pitch.

An alternative you may want to ask about is using white EPDM. Much higher emittance & reflectivity and longer life. Florida Solar Energy Center - Rooff emittance/reflectives ! Important considerations for your monthly power bills.

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