What Are Architectural Asphalt Shingles?   

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The roof is the most crucial element of any structure aside from the foundation. That’s why it’s important to choose high-quality shingles that’ll protect your home. 

With the variety of roofing innovations on the market today, it can be challenging to sort through all the different types of roofing that are best for your home. One of the most popular types on the market is architectural asphalt shingles. To learn more about why this material may be the right choice for you, then read on. 

Architectural Asphalt Roofing 

Architectural asphalt-based shingles are a more recent addition to roofing options but are a variation of the most commonly used asphalt shingles.    

To make them, manufacturers took the traditional 3-tab shingles made of fiberglass mat coated with asphalt and combined them with a rock and ceramic mixture. The conventional option is still used today to cut down on cost, but the benefits of the updated design outweigh the price for many contractors.  

Another element that makes architectural asphalt-based roofing so special is that they consist of at least two individual shingles bonded together. Typically, this bond is achieved by laminating the shingles, which creates a look akin to popular high-end shingles such as wood cedar shake shingles.  

Here’s a short list of the benefits of asphalt roofing over wood shake roofing:   

  • More affordable 
  • Variety of color/wood style choices 
  • Less flammable  
  • Produced in many shapes 
  • Easier to install 
  • Can be “high definition” or show greater contrast than lower-quality shingles 

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