COMPOSITION SHINGLES SERVICES IN DALLAS, TX

COMPOSITION SHINGLES

Composition Shingles (Asphalt Shingles) are the most common shingle you will see on homes across the Dallas-Forth Worth area as well as everywhere in Texas and the US. Up to 80% of all homes in the United States have composition shingle roofs.

You’ll hear asphalt and composition shingles referred to as “3 Tab Shingle”, because they come in a strip with notches that create what appears to be three separate shingles.

Premium Composition/Asphalt Shingle products are called “architectural” or “dimensional” shingles. These thicker, often laminated shingles cast shadow lines like a thick wood shake. As you can see in the picture, the result is a rich, textured appearance rather than the traditional flat surface of standard three-tab shingles.

All asphalt shingles are coated with a layer of mineral granules that protect the shingle from sunlight, add color and, in some cases, help prevent algae and fungus growth. Manufacturers can discourage unwanted plant life by adding copper or zinc to the granule mix.