Designer Asphalt Shingles
Designer shingles, sometimes called luxury shingles, give your roof the look of slate or cedar shake at a fraction of the weight and cost of the real thing. We install them for homeowners across Dallas-Fort Worth from our Haslet headquarters and across the Birmingham area from our Irondale office. A free inspection comes first, so we can tell you whether your roof is a good fit for a heavier shingle.
Designer Asphalt Shingles
Designer shingles, sometimes called luxury shingles, give your roof the look of slate or cedar shake at a fraction of the weight and cost of the real thing. We install them for homeowners across Dallas-Fort Worth from our Haslet headquarters and across the Birmingham area from our Irondale office. A free inspection comes first, so we can tell you whether your roof is a good fit for a heavier shingle.
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What Makes a Shingle a Designer Shingle
Designer shingles are the top tier of asphalt shingles. They’re larger and thicker than standard architectural shingles, often built from several layers, and cut with deep shadow lines so the roof reads as slate tiles or hand-split shake from the street. Some manufacturers also use the word “designer” for their upper architectural lines, so it helps to look at the actual shingle and its specs, not just the name.
The extra material is what you’re paying for. Designer shingles usually cost close to double what standard architectural shingles do, and many are expected to last more than 30 years. They’re also heavier, which matters on older houses, because the roof framing and decking have to carry that weight for decades.
For a lot of homeowners, designer shingles are the way to get a slate look on a house that can’t support real slate, or in a neighborhood with an HOA that asks for a certain style.
why this may be the right roofing for your home
- Slate or Shake Look
- Thicker, Layered Shingles
- Longer Expected Life
- Far Lighter Than Real Slate
- Longer Warranty Options
- Suits Historic Neighborhoods
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How We Install Designer Shingles
Designer shingles go on much like architectural shingles, but the details matter more because the roof is meant to be looked at. We check the decking and framing first, since the heavier bundles add weight the roof has to carry for decades. Each designer line has its own starter strips and hip and ridge pieces made to match its profile, and we use them so the edges and peaks look as finished as the field of the roof. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we give you the product name, line and color for the application and wait for approval before we schedule the work.
frequently asked questions
Architectural shingles are two layers bonded together, which gives the roof some depth. Designer shingles go further, with larger pieces, more layers and cuts made to copy slate or shake, so the roof has a more dramatic, high-end look. They also weigh more and cost more, and many are rated to last longer.
Many designer lines are expected to last more than 30 years when they’re installed well over a ventilated attic. The manufacturer’s warranty for your specific shingle tells you what the maker stands behind, and a full system from one manufacturer can qualify for stronger coverage.
Most roofs are, but not all, and older houses deserve a closer look. Designer shingles can weigh noticeably more per square than standard shingles. During the inspection we look at the decking and check the attic for sagging rafters or past water damage, and we’ll tell you plainly if anything needs to be reinforced first.
Many HOAs like them, because they look like the slate or shake roofs found in older and upscale neighborhoods. Most associations still want to approve the exact product and color. We give you the details for the application and don’t schedule the job until you have approval.
They’re worth it when the look of the house matters to you and you plan to stay long enough to enjoy it. If you mainly want a solid, long-lasting roof at the best price, architectural shingles are the better buy. We’re happy to price both so you can compare.
Some designer lines are made in Class 4 impact-resistant versions, which have passed the toughest hail impact test and may qualify for an insurance discount. Not every style comes that way, so tell us during the inspection if hail resistance is a priority and we’ll narrow the choices.
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