What's the difference between architectural and three-tab shingles?
Architectural shingles are thicker, layered and more textured, and they handle wind better. Three-tab shingles are flat and single-layer, and many roofers now install architectural shingles by default.
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Answered by RingaRoofer · Roofing materials
Architectural shingles are thicker, layered and more textured, and they handle wind better. Three-tab shingles are flat and single-layer, and many roofers now install architectural shingles by default.
What to know
- Architectural: dimensional look, longer life.
- Three-tab: flatter look, older style.
- Both come in many colors.
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