The First Roofing Asphalt Shingles
Have you ever wondered about roofing shingles? How did they come about? Why do we use them? Well, that's what this fun blog post is all about. We wanted to know more about roofing in Waukesha and we did some digging to find all this fun info! The invention of asphalt shingle roofs revolutionized the roofing industry, making them more affordable and durable than other types of roofing materials. Prior to the invention of asphalt shingles, most roofs were made of wood or slate, which were expensive and required a lot of maintenance. Henry Reynolds, an American businessman from Grand Rapids, Michigan, saw an opportunity to create a new type of roofing material that would be more cost-effective and easier to install. In 1901, he founded the Asphalt Roofing Company and began manufacturing the first asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are made of a fiberglass mat that is coated with asphalt and topped with ceramic granules. The asphalt makes the shingles waterproof, while the granules
