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Asphalt shingles – are SBS ones worth the extra cost

Taylor70 | Posted in General Discussion on

I am about to get a new roof done.  Was going to use GAF Ultra HDZ.  But was reading about SBS (it’s a manufacturing process) and the shingles withstand impact better and last longer.  I don’t have much hail where I live, 10 miles from the ocean in DE but if the shingles would last significantly longer then it might justify the extra cost.  Experience with SBS shingles anyone.

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