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 standard.
I am 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 architectural shingle looks better, performs better, lasts longer, is heavier, and has a much higher wind warranty.
We prefer CertainTeed architectural shingles. They have a limited life time warranty.See photo. Hodges Roofing is a Certainteed “Select Shingle Master” contractor which is their highest designation. Because we install these shingles as per CertainTeed specifications and building code, they come with a 130 mile per hour wind warranty from CertainTeed! They honor it too.
