This type of roof shingle can also be used for siding on dormers or other house accents.
Types of shingles for a roof.
They are made from a sturdy fiberglass base coated with waterproof asphalt and tiny granules of ceramic coated mineral.
3 tab architectural and designer shingles.
The asphalt shingles you look at will fall into one of three main categories.
These are the most widely used type of shingles among homeowners.
Clay roofing tiles are also called architectural terracotta clay tiles.
Architectural roofing shingles considered to be a premium type of asphalt shingle architectural roofing shingles are also called dimensional shingles or laminated shingles because there are two layers of shingle pieces laminated together to provide a dimensional look.
3 tab asphalt fiberglass asphalt and architectural style asphalt shingles.
They combine versatility in.
While these types mostly differ in look some may offer better durability as well.
There are three main types of asphalt shingles.
Types of residential roofing shingles 1.
3 tab asphalt shingles are the most affordable shingle to install but they are thinner have an organic mat paper base and wear out more quickly than fiberglass or architectural shingles.