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Architectural Shingles
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High End Asphalt Shingle |
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Benefits and Features of
Laminated Architectural Shingles:
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Architectural shingles
have a unique visual
appearance. Instead of a
running row pattern that
is observed with 3-tab
shingles, architectural
shingles have a cedar
shake texture appearance
that give a more
dramatic look to a home.
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Architectural shingles
are also excellent for
hiding roof
imperfections due to
their textured look. |
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Architectural shingles
are also excellent for
more complicated and
higher end roof lines,
such as hip roofs, or
roofs that include
turrets and gables. |
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They are thicker,
heavier, they have more
asphalt per square inch,
making them less
susceptible to curling
and wind damage. They'll
last longer than
standard shingles. |
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Architectural shingles
come in many colors,
textures and patterns.
Some architectural
shingles are designed to
replicate the look of
slate shingles or cedar
wood shakes, but without
the same high cost,
heavy weight or
susceptibility to insect
damage. |
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Architectural shingles
that have heavy coats of
granules are also highly
fire resistant. |
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Because of their higher
quality construction and
longer warranties,
architectural shingles
are priced higher than
3-tab shingles. However,
the benefits of
architectural shingles
far outweigh the cost in
most circumstances. |
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Comparison of
Asphalt 3-Tab
and
Laminated/Architectural
Shingles |
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3-Tab Shingles |
Laminated/Architectural
Shingles |
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Product Warranty |
25-40 years |
Lifetime |
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Wind Resistance |
60 mph |
110-130 mph |
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Wind Warranty |
5 years |
15 years |
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Algae Resistance |
10 years |
10 years |
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Appearance |
Manufactured
Flat
Single Color |
Natural
Dimensional
Contrasting
Shades/Colors |
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Initial Cost |
Less expensive |
More expensive |
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Algae Resistant Architectural Shingles
Fortunately most types of
architectural shingles that are
manufactured today are coated with zinc
or copper granules which help to prevent
algae growth. However, make sure you
select shingles that are algae
resistant, especially for high humidity
areas, or north facing roofs with light
color shingles. Algae can be damaging,
and cause black algae streaks to run
down the roof lines. |
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