Choosing the right materials to protect your home in Park City is crucial. Park City homes have to withstand extreme conditions during the winter and your roofing system is at the front lines.

When homeowners are looking to get a new shingle roof installed, we always recommend that they choose a premium shingle. In this article, we will look at 3 reasons why Park City homeowners should always choose a premium shingle.

Improved Protection From Ice & Snow

On any shingle roof, the asphalt and top protective layers start to wear down with time.

Park City’s winters put a lot of strain on a roof though. Park City on average receives 411 inches of snow per year and experiences long winters. The heavy snow fall, ice, and thaw/freeze cycles causes accelerated wear on all roofs.

With more budget shingle options, this extra wear is more considerable due to the reduction of material used in the budget shingle to begin with. A roof with a thinner, budget shingle will wear and fail much faster than a roof with a premium shingle.

Premium double and triple laminated shingles are made with enough protective material that they can withstand wear for much longer without failing.

Because of the winter conditions, the roof of a home in Park City needs to be much more protective than a roof in most places.

Increased Lifespan

Premium shingles are made with more of the protect layer that protects your home from the elements. As we mentioned above, the increase protection makes the shingles wear slower and last longer than more budget shingle options.

In Park City, the stated lifespan of a shingle will almost never be reached. The accelerated wear causes by snow and ice takes off years from the expected lifespan of any roof.

Most premium shingles are expected to last between 25 and 30 years while more budget shingles have stated lifespans of 15 to 20 years. A premium shingle in Park City comes much closer to its expected lifespan, usually varying by 3 to 5 years.

Most budget shingles will wear much quicker though and can wear between 5 and 10 years faster than the stated lifespan.

The increase lifespan of a premium shingles means you will have to replace your roof less often than with a budget shingle.

Superior Aesthetic

Not only do premium shingles offer you improved protecting and lifespan, they also offer improved aesthetics.

Premium shingles are thicker, come in more patterns and colors, and add dimensionality to any homes roof. A premium shingle can make your home roof appear like a feature and not an afterthought.

Premium shingles can bring your entire home together and keep ti looking its best for years to come.

Conclusion

Park City homes have to withstand extreme conditions including 411 inches of average snowfall and consistent sub freezing temperatures. During the winter and a Park City home’s roofing system is put to the test.

Choosing a premium shingle when re-roofing will improve your roofs lifespan, its ability to protect from ice and snow, and will improve the aesthetic of your home.