Architectural roofs offer significantly more benefits for homeowners compared to 3-tab shingles. They have more durability, look better, and more.
Throughout this guide, we will cover these benefits in-depth. That way, you can determine whether dimensional shingles (architectural shingles) are worth the costs.
Benefits that you’ll get from installing architectural roof shingles on your home include:
Keep reading to learn whether you should get this type of roof.
Depending on the architectural roofing material you choose, you can manage the temperatures in your home and keep out certain elements. When you mitigate how much heat or cold enters your home, you use less of your heating or cooling.
Because of this, you will likely pay less for your energy bill.
In extremely cold areas, you’ll want to pick plastic. Meanwhile, metal and wood may not offer the most protection in very hot areas. If you have trouble choosing, stone and wood shingles offer balanced temperature protection.
Manufacturers make dimensional shingles (architectural roofs) from asphalt and a couple of layers of fiberglass base sheets. Then with an additional asphalt layer on top of the shingles. Their design makes them able to withstand speeds up to 130 mph.
However, it does not add too much weight. We will cover that in-depth in a bit.
Architectural roofing costs less than metal roofs, but offers your home the same amount of protection. And since they last longer, they require less maintenance and repairs.
Since Tennessee has many storms yearly, imagine having to continually schedule a roofing contractor to visit your home to repair regular 3-tab asphalt shingles. This may cost you more over time.
And not only will dimensional shingles protect your roof from windstorms, but they will also protect your home from roof leaks. Leaks that could otherwise damage your furniture, flooring, and walls.
Damage that could cost you a lot of money. Or to lose priceless heirlooms.
Compared to flat 3-tab shingles, architectural shingles, or dimensional shingles, give your roof a dimensional appearance. That’s because roof installers adhere multiple layers of shingles to your roof.
In some scenarios, you can construct these types of shingles to simulate the appearance of slate (layered rocks). Without bearing the immense weight that comes with using natural or synthetic slate.
Many other homes in your neighborhood will likely use 3-tab asphalt shingles. Thus, this unique roof type gives your roof a chance to stand out among other houses. This perk makes it ideal to increase your home’s value in most scenarios.
If you decide to sell your home, you will likely see around a 60% return on investment (ROI) since you replaced your home with new (and appealing) shingles.
As mentioned earlier, you can design your architectural roof to look like natural slates. You can also design them to look like wooden shakes (layered wood roofing).
This perk gives you the ability to customize your home how you like. And to give it dimension. Compare that to the flat look typical 3-tab shingles give homes.
You can order architectural shingles in the following materials:
Some of these material choices give you lightweight alternatives to typical roofing shingles. This benefit makes moving around and carrying shingles across your roof less tiring. And can put less strain on the roofing structure of older homes.
Are you looking for a residential and commercial roofing specialist in Knoxville, Sevierville, Maryville, and the surrounding areas? RC Roofing offers professional roofing installation, maintenance, and repair.
Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can transform your roof.
Need help now? Call us at (865) 336-2374.
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