What are architectural shingles-slate?
Architectural Shingles-Slate: Another unique architectural shingle design imitates the look of slate (such as CertainTeed’s Belmont®, Grand Manor® and Carriage House® shingles) without the weight issues that normally accompany those materials. These architectural roofing shingles do not require any additional roof support as slate would.
What is an architectural shingle roof?
In the 1970s, architectural shingles emerged as a sturdier, high quality option for asphalt roofing. Today, architectural shingles are widely popular among homeowners, and asphalt shingles make up 80% of the roofing market.
How much do architectural shingles cost?
Architectural shingles are less expensive than slate and shake shingles, but they’re more expensive than 3-tab shingles. Depending on options, in September 2018 a bundle of architectural shingles runs anywhere from about $25 to $45. Asphalt 3-tab shingles range from around $20 – $33 a bundle.
Are architectural shingles hail resistant?
This study revealed varying levels of hail resistance between IR architectural shingle roofs and standard architectural shingle roofs. Many manufacturers of asphalt shingles offer lighter roofing colors that reflect the infrared radiation from the sun off the surface of the roof.
How did roofing design change in the 1980s?
Thirty years ago a generation of products redefined roofing design, and they continue to inspire today. In the 1980s, enhancements to the dimensional shingle resulted in a new generation of high-quality asphalt roofing products with distinctive, often dramatic, appearances.
What are architectural roofing shingles?
Also known as laminated or dimensional shingles, architectural roofing shingles are among the highest quality roofing products made. Traditionally, they are composed of a heavy fiber glass mat base and ceramic-coated mineral granules that are tightly embedded in carefully refined, water-resistant asphalt.
Why choose CertainTeed shingles?
The products’ random colors and textures better accent the steep roof planes, turrets, and gable features of roofs. Many product lines offer hip and ridge accessory shingles (such as CertainTeed’s Cedar Crest®, Shadow Ridge® and Mountain Ridge®) that highlight a roof’s many sections and complement the shingle.