When your home needs new shingles, it’s important to choose the best one for your home’s style while staying within your budget. Should you go with 3-tab or architectural shingles for your roof? Keep the following in mind when you’re looking for the best residential roofing shingle.
3-Tab Shingles
3-tab shingles are typically made of asphalt and come in one tab size and shape, which is ideal if you want your roof to have a more uniform appearance. These shingles are a fairly common choice among homeowners due to their lower cost compared to architectural shingles. They are also known for being easy to install. With 3-tab shingles, you can count on having a wide range of colors to choose from, depending on the manufacturer.
Architectural Shingles
Architectural shingles offer better durability and performance, making them a popular option with many homeowners. Although these shingles cost more than the 3-tab style, they offer an enhanced appearance. Architectural shingles can add curb appeal to your home exterior.
Architectural shingles have a dimensional design and are available in a variety of styles and shapes. In some cases, these shingles can weigh more than 3-tab shingles.
Shingle Manufacturers
Owens Corning
Owens Corning offers both 3-tab and architectural shingles made from high-quality materials. Several styles and colors of Owens Corning shingles are available. Some shingles feature SureNail technology, TruDefinition Color, and StreakGuard Technology for improved performance and appearance.
Onduvilla
Onduvilla offers dimensional asphalt shingles in six different colors for homeowners in New Jersey, including black, red, gray and terracotta. These elegant shingles are lightweight and can withstand high winds. Onduvilla shingles are made from an asphalt composite and have a fiber matte core.
GAF
GAF offers architectural Timberline shingles resembling wood shake roofing, as well as 3-tab shingles. GAF shingles are available in several colors and styles, making it easy to find one to compliment or contrast with your home exterior as needed. Specialty architectural shingles are also available.
CertainTeed
CertainTeed Landmark shingles are architectural laminate shingles resembling cedar shake roofing. Landmark shingles come in a number of colors to go with any style of home. These shingles have a dual-layered design, which provides added protection from wind and water damage.
If you need help choosing the best shingles for your home, please contact Surf & Turf Roofing in the South Jersey area. Our experience has awarded us the Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor and an A+ score on the Better Business Bureau. We can make sure you get the right roofing shingles for your home!
