What’s the difference between an architectural, designer or standard shingle?
Since the early 1900’s, the three-tab or strip shingle was the standard composition shingle installed on single family residences. These products come with 20, 25, and 30 year warranty coverage. Color is about the only appearance differentiation in this class of shingle. In 1965, CertainTeed Corporation introduced the Hallmark Shangle™, the first architectural or designer shingle on the market. The standard laminated dragon-tooth” design followed that. Other important innovations in architectural shingles include the Super Shangle and Super Shake styles. Today, the architectural shingle class is running away with the market. Warranties range up to 40 years and even life-time. Color is no longer the only choice to make. The many textures, forms, and designs of architectural shingles in the marketplace can result in a major aesthetic upgrade for your home. Ask your roofing company to show you a Good, Better, and Best selection of products. Shingles are not just for keeping out the rain,
