Advantages of Asphalt Shingles Over Traditional Tiles

What advantages do asphalt shingles have over traditional tiles? Below, Hangzhou huiwang analyzes this from different perspectives:

1. Materials
   • Asphalt Shingles: Made with all-weather modified waterproof asphalt and a high-strength glass fiber base.
   • Traditional Tiles: Made with ordinary 425/525 cement, coarse sand, and fine sand.
2. Colors
   • Asphalt Shingles: Available in various types, with surface granules made from naturally colored basalt particles ceramicized at high temperatures.
   • Traditional Tiles:
     • Coated Type: Available in various types, but the surface color comes from a mixture of white cement, quartz sand, inorganic pigment powder, and various additives. The color cannot penetrate the quartz sand particles, making the coating prone to damage in natural conditions, resulting in uneven fading and discoloration.
     • Mixed Type: Limited variety. The color is influenced by the tile body and tends to darken. Mixing color into the cement significantly reduces the tile’s strength, making it more susceptible to fading.
3. Surface Texture
   • Asphalt Shingles: No reflection under sunlight, offering a true matte effect.
   • Traditional Tiles: Roughly made, with strong reflection under sunlight, making it nearly impossible to discern their color.
4. Flexibility
   • Asphalt Shingles: Excellent flexibility, suitable for laying on simple or complex roofs.
   • Traditional Tiles: Lack flexibility, typically ceramic or glazed tiles, which are brittle materials. They are easily damaged during transportation.
5. Auxiliary Materials
   • Asphalt Shingles: Require few auxiliary materials—just special nails and asphalt glue—saving on additional costs.
   • Traditional Tiles: Require wood, nails, special fasteners, coatings, cement, and specialized tools, increasing material costs and making them more expensive than asphalt shingles.
6. Construction
   • Asphalt Shingles: Simple construction using an ordinary utility knife, no special tools needed.
   • Traditional Tiles: Complex construction requiring cement mortar, which can flow onto the tile surface during setting, is hard to clean, and affects aesthetics.
7. Applicable Roof Types
   • Asphalt Shingles: Suitable for any roof shape, including circular buildings.
   • Traditional Tiles: Limited to flat roofs, not suitable for today’s diverse architectural needs, overly demanding on buildings, and out of sync with current dynamic societal trends.

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