Is there a difference between Traditional and Laminated Shingles?
A. Laminated shingles not only do not cost much more than traditional ones, but they usually look better and have a longer warranty. However, if you cannot see much of your roof when standing in your yard, you may just settle for a 25 or 30-year tab shingle. You might also consider shingles that contain bits of zinc and other metals that will help prevent the growth of mold, algae and lichen. We will gladly to walk you through your options during our first meeting. A laminated shingle refers to a shingle that has two layers in areas of fiberglass – reinforced asphalt laminated with a fiberglass base into a single unit. This single unit construction effectively seals out rain, sleet, snow, ice and wind without curling, rotting, warping, or losing tabs. The lamination process doubles the layers of the shingle, giving your home’s roof a thicker, more high-profile look than any ordinary shingle can. Other names for laminated shingles are dimensional shingles and architectural shingles.
