Shingle Roofing

When it comes to selecting a residential roofing system for your home, you can never go wrong with using asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are one of the most common types of materials used in Chicago homes – providing a beautiful, affordable, and reliable roofing solution for any residence.

In addition to being cost-effective, durable, and easy to maintain, asphalt shingles also come in a variety of styles, textures, and colors.

The primary reason why asphalt shingles are so great is because of their durability in Chicago weather. Asphalt shingles are very well fit to Chicago climate; they are resistant to sunlight and sustain a wide range of temperatures common to Chicago.

Asphalt shingles can be broadly divided into three major price categories summarized below.

Traditional 3-Tab Shingle

• Most affordable option for sloped roofs
• Often comes with 25 or 30 year manufacture warranty

Architectural Shingle

• Priced a little higher than the traditional 3-tab shingle
• The extra layer of thickness offers much more strength and durability
• Seal better
• More resistant to ice and snow penetration and harder to tear away during high winds
• Comes with 30, 40, 50 or even life-time manufacture warranties

Luxury Shingle

• Most expensive shingle type
• Has an eye pleasing texture, which simulates the depth of natural slate
• Thickest option making it the most durable shingle option
• Comes with a life-time manufacture warranty

Once you have decided on the type of shingle you would like to have installed, you’re then able to choose from a variety of textures and colors offered by asphalt shingle manufactures. These colors and textures easily mimic the look of slate, wood shakes, or even tiles.

Furthermore, shingle shapes also come in a range of designs; scalloped-edged tabs beautifully compliment Victorian architecture whereas square, slate-like shingles are a perfect fit for Colonial designed homes.