Creative Roofing

Architectural Shingle Roofers

Most roofs on houses here wear shingles built from a glass-fiber core with an asphalt skin, so the whole shingle depends on all of them. Without a surface of mineral granules, the asphalt beneath would dry and crack in a short time, and it pays to think it through.

Flat shingles of this style are economical but wear out sooner than thicker kinds, so many homeowners compare it with thicker lines. Dimensional shingles imitate the look of shake or slate at a modest cost, and the thicker body stands up better to sun. Premium and luxury lines go further, with thicker laminates, deeper shadow lines and designer shapes, and the framing should be checked before choosing the heaviest types.