Architectural Roofing Shingles

Roof Shingles

Overview:

Architectural roofing shingles, known as three dimensional shingles, are the best roofing shingles you can purchase for your home. Whether you are building a home or are planning on replacing your current roofing due to leakage, curling, damage or deterioration, you can’t go wrong with architectural roofing shingles.

Architectural shingles are the shingle of choice because they are more superior and more durable than any of the other shingle choices. They don’t deteriorate easily from insects or weather conditions. They also look better than other roofing shingles because of its cedar look and you have a wide chose of different colors and designs to fit your home style.

The advantages of installing architectural roofing shingles:

· Architectural shingles can provide up to 120 miles per hour of wind and more storm resistance than the traditional three tab shingles. Even the highest quality three tab shingles can only resist 60 to 80 mile per hour wind. This simply shows that architectural shingles are more durable and more superior than the traditional three tab shingles.

· The quality of architectural shingles is greater because they are thicker and heavier than the three tab design shingles. Even though architectural shingles are thicker than the three tab shingles they are not much heavier than traditional shingles.

· Architectural roofing shingles are much faster and easier to put on than other shingles and they will last much longer than the three tab shingles. They also reduce the noise on the inside of your home.

· Architectural shingles can last up to 75 years when installed properly. The minimum warranty for architectural shingles is 30 years, but when you choose the highest quality it could last up to 75 years. Three tab shingles will only last for 20-30 years at best and look rather poor after only 15 years.

· Architectural shingles can provide your roof with a three dimensional illusion which really enhances the curb appeal of your home.

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