Roofing Materials
Designer Shingles
Heavyweight laminate asphalt, built with the depth and shadow of slate or cedar shake.
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What Are Designer Shingles?
Designer shingles -- sometimes sold as luxury or premium laminates -- are asphalt shingles built up in heavier layers than a standard architectural shingle, with deeper shadow lines and a cut edge that reads like slate or cedar from the street. They install the same way asphalt always has, which is what keeps them far cheaper than the materials they imitate.
Why Choose Designer Shingles
- The look of slate or shake at asphalt cost and asphalt weight
- Heavier mat and more layers than a standard architectural shingle
- The strongest warranty tiers manufacturers offer on asphalt
- No structural work needed -- it weighs what a normal roof weighs
Common Questions
Are designer shingles worth the extra over architectural?
On the right house, yes. The depth only reads from the street on a roof with enough pitch and enough visible area to show it. We will tell you honestly if yours is not one.
Do they last longer than standard shingles?
Usually somewhat, because there is more material in them, and they carry the longest asphalt warranties. They are still asphalt, not slate.