A short post today, we’ll just discuss asphalt architectural shingles and what they are compared to standard 3 tab shingles. Most of us know what an asphalt shingle roof is. It is an asphalt steep slope residential and commercial roof covering. You see them on most homes and on many commercial buildings. They have always been popular because they are cost effective, perform well, and they last 20 plus years. Because of these reasons they are right now the steep slope roof work horse. In other words, they are driving the market.
We’re talking about architectural or “dimensional ” asphalt shingles. The price gap has closed much between them and 3 – tab shingles , which are a lesser product in every way so architectural shingles are really coming on strong. The bottom line is, the architectural shingle looks better, performs better, lasts longer, is heavier, and has a much higher wind warranty.
