If you&#;re on the market for a new roof, chances are you are inundated with options for materials, contractors, schedules, even price. One choice you will have to make is whether to go with 3-tab, known as an asphalt shingle, versus laminate shingles. In Lawrenceville, the asphalt shingle versus laminate shingle debate is not as important as if you lived in a hurricane-prone area like South Florida, but the weather in and around Atlanta can be severe enough to make it worthwhile knowing the pros and cons of each option. Here is a brief rundown.
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3-tab asphalt shingles are made of asphalt, are flat and have a single tab shape and size. Laminate shingles, or &#;laminated architectural&#; shingles, are made of a more refined asphalt, have a heavier base mat and multiple material layers. They come in different shapes and sizes, which adds to the overall look of a home&#;s roofing.
3-tab asphalt shingles are lighter than laminate shingles, but more difficult to install. Laminate shingles are more expensive as a product. That makes the installation cost of both similar, but generally, laminate shingles run a slight bit more expensive for installation.
Laminate shingles are heavier and have the strength of multiple shingles, which means they can withstand stronger winds and extremely adverse weather conditions. 3-tab roofing is susceptible to high winds and can be ripped off in very severe weather. Additionally, laminate shingles generally last longer and retain their appearance longer, although the difference over time is negligible.
There&#;s an upfront investment in laminate shingles, but they tend to last longer than 3-tab, under ideal conditions. Generally, a roof will need a shingle replacement every couple of decades, which makes the long-term savings of laminate over 3-tab less pronounced. Other materials, such as nails for shingles, wear out on either type at about the same rate.
This is subjective. Laminate shingles bring a dimensional look to a roof, which some people find more aesthetically pleasing. 3-tab shingles bring a more uniform look, which other people prefer. Laminate shingles can be styled to imitate slate or cedar roofing, which also can enhance the appearance of a home. 3-tab shingles are cut and dried as it pertains to looks. The downside to the specialized look of a laminate shingle is the cost although the extra cost of that type of roofing is much less than actually installing slate roofing or a cedar roof.
Unlike their asphalt shingle counterpart, the basic 3-tab shingle, architectural roofing replicates the look of a cedar or shake roof.
By far the more popular material, laminate shingles provide greater protection for homes in addition to aesthetic benefit.
Not only does this style use notches to help imitate the natural appearance of slate or cedar shakes. Dimensional shingles are much more fire and wind-resistant and have a longer lifespan than basic asphalt roofs.
This is because architectural shingles are heavier. Instead of being two, three or four tab cutouts of a single layer of asphalt, they are made of several layers of asphalt over a base of fiberglass or felt, which is then covered by mineral granules.
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The layers give a &#;dimensional appearance,&#; which the random notches complement.
More and more, residential homeowners are choosing to invest in this material, to give their home a beautiful look that can last up to 40 years or so.
Although we recommend laminate, there are still homeowners who choose 3-tab shingles because of their cost.
Asphalt shingles are, generally speaking, 20-30% less than laminate, while still providing a solid 25-35 years of protection for homes.
Because of their flat design (single layer of asphalt), homeowners can clean them easier and pay less when a repair is made or when replacement of broken or cracked shingles is needed.
Most older homes in Texas or those without a roof replacement in the past 20 years or so likely have three-tab shingles.
Is it time to install a new roof on your home? &#;Maybe it&#;s time for a complete roof replacement?
If so, rely on TX Roofing Solutions to get it done to your specifications. We routinely install (and repair) both dimensional and three-tab asphalt roofs in the Ft. Worth, Texas, area.
To determine which option is best for your home, including cost, design, styles and more, please call our friendly staff today. We&#;d be more than happy to schedule a free, no-obligation roof inspection and discuss your situation on-site.
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