Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular roofing material used on homes across North America, and with good reason. They are designed to protect a home through decades of weathering with minimal upkeep, and are available in hundreds of colors and styles making them an attractive option for professional roofing contractors to offer to their customers. And while getting a new roof is by no means an inexpensive project, asphalt shingles are among the most affordable options available. That being said there are multiple kinds of asphalt shingles on the market. Organic being one of them but there's some confusion about organic shingles. Some people think they're green, environmentally friendly or made from organic material. That's not the case -- it's just clever marketing. When it comes to shingles, organic means non-synthetic.Organic shingles are regular asphalt shingles -- the same petroleum-based shingles that have been on the market for decades. The reason asphalt shingles are now being called organic is because there's a new kid on the block: fibreglass shingles.Most organic shingles have a layer of non-synthetic materials underneath the asphalt and granules, usually recycled newspaper and cardboard. Fibreglass shingles have a layer of synthetic material -- glass fibre. Organic and fibreglass shingles look the same. They're both made from asphalt and granules. They're installed exactly the same way too. But the layer of glass fibre makes fibreglass shingles absorb less moisture and be more resistant to heat, which increases their durability in warm climate. There are plenty of different shingle products out there. Most homeowners choose based on their budget. But like everything else, you get what you pay for. If you are about to invest in a new roof and don't know what roofing material best suits your needs and budget call, email or click request a free estimate and we would gladly help you make the right choices.