Architectural VS 3-Tab Shingle (What’s The Difference?)
Are you looking to install architectural shingles or 3Tab Shingles on your roof for the first time? Are Architectural Shingles worth the higher price? Those are great questions and we are going to address that here in this video and show you the difference of the 2 most popular shingle types. #architecturalshingle #3tabshingle #asphaltshingle
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3 tabs look good on a small single story low pitch roof in a close residential setting. Architectural looks good in higher pitch newer construction suburb setting
I totally agree!
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Awesome video! You convinced me to go with Architectural shingles after roof damage from hurricane Zeta. Question please: I’m selling my home in 5 years and want a dark roof so it doesn’t look dirty come selling time. My home is red brick. Can you please recommend a dark color that goes well with red brick but still shows off the Arch shingles? Thanks again for your outstanding info!
@Digital Roofing Innovations Thanks so much for the info..will definitely check them out. Stay well my friend!
I love the way a black roof looks on a red brick home. You’ll still be able to see the architectural design. My house way red brick before I painted the brick and I have black GAF Timberline HD shingles installed on my place.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I just got a new roof a few days ago. The roofer used Atlas Pinnacle in Pristine Black. They look great!
Use the best shingles for your area, and hire the best roofing contractor to install them, and you’re be fine. Screw the price, quality = value.
LOL no. I clicked to see what you had to say about them. I’m an architect specializing in building envelopes. My partner is a Union roofer.
lol I just got 33 bundles of archatecatural shingles @ 23 per bundle gaf timberline hdz shakewood laminated high def shingles . it’s July 2021 now and shingles just went up again in price .
Warranties a most often than not crap thats just msrketing. You always have to fight uphill to get something covered unless its a home depot socket exchange or a harbor freight tool return ?
I got architectual shingles installed yesterday
Awesome! How do they look?
Answered all my questions
Happy to hear that!
Can you recommend a real quality reliable roofing repair company for me ?
I’m located in south Florida. Thank you ?.
Call Spec Building Materials and ask for a referral. They are a local distributor and know most of the contractors in the area.
Hi, your video was very helpful and thorough, but I was hoping you can answer a question about whether it’s recommended to install an underlayment (ie. synthetic felt) more or less for architectural shingles vs 3 Tab or its equally recommended for both. I live in the Toronto area and the winters are a consideration.
Susan, underlayment, where it be tar paper or synthetic is a heavily debated topic. I would recommend putting it down, but I know many contractors don’t do that in Canada on very steep roofs.
We have always installed it, but it’s more of a secondary barrier if your roof is torn off due to wind than anything else.
So one comment I will make.
Where I live, you’re required by code to install 130mph shingles. There are only 2 3-Tab shingles that can be installed due to this limit, Malarkey Alaskan being the most popular.
However, most high end architectural shingles can exceed this. In some nearby cities, they go as high as 150mph requirements, which only a select few architectural shingles can manage.
Hey thanks! I’m going to be purchasing all materials for a mansard roof and the contractor doing the job asked specifically for “dimensional shingles ‘ I’m assuming architectural shingles are the same?
Wow, first video I watched and was great! Sub!
Fantastic, thank you! Glad to have you onboard!
Excellent video. You just gained a new sub. Thanks
Danny, thank you a lot! I am glad to have you on board and let us know if you have any videos you want us to do.
Are Architectural shingles more energy efficient than 3-Tab shingles? I read, “Architectural shingles are engineered to remain cooler than traditional shingles by offering greater light deflection. They also provide added insulation, which reduces heat transference between your home and the outdoors, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills.” I lived in both a homes with Architectural and 3-Tab shingles. From personal experience I would say the architectural was cooler. However, my experience is limited and I would like to get your point of view. Thanks.
I wish I could add a picture but what would cause parts of arch shingles to start falling where it looks like pieces of some of the squares are hanging by one corner? We have about 35-40 like this so far. Roof was put on in September 2020.
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I wish I could post a picture but some of the little squares a now hanging by in corner. You know how each shingles has sections, that part.
Quin, we are a little unclear what you are asking. What do you mean they are “hanging by one corner”?