The short answer
Architectural asphalt shingle is a laminated multi-layer product that delivers a realistic 20 to 25 years in Texas heat for roughly $9,500 to $24,000 on a typical home. It is the best cost per year of service for most homeowners here.
Specifications
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| Typical cost | $9,500 to $24,000 |
| Realistic life in Texas | 20 to 25 years |
| Wind rating | 110 to 130 mph |
| Impact options | Class 4 available |
| Weight | Light, no structural review |
| Repairs | Simple and inexpensive |
Where it performs
- Best cost per year of service of any material
- Widest color and profile selection
- Class 4 impact rated lines available
- Simple, cheap repairs
- Every crew knows how to install it correctly
The trade-offs
- Shortest service life of the common materials
- Degrades under UV, which Texas has in abundance
- Granule loss is cumulative and irreversible
- Brittle below about 45 degrees, which limits winter work
What we install
Atlas, IKO and CertainTeed are the three lines we install and are certified with, which is what allows enhanced system warranties to be registered in your name.
Other materials
- Standing Seam Metal
- Concrete & Clay Tile
- TPO & EPDM Flat Roofing
- Synthetic & Composite
- Stone Coated Steel
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