Architectural shingles in Bryan and College Station

The varied profile and tones can echo the look of wood shake or slate on an asphalt roof.

• Core A fiberglass mat.
• Coating Multiple layers of asphalt.
• Surface Mineral granules for color, texture and protection from the sun.
• Lamination Layers bonded together to give the shingle its depth.

• Thickness Laminated layers make it thicker than a single layer three tab shingle.
• Look Varied tones and shadow lines instead of a flat, uniform pattern.
• Installation The same basic process as standard shingles, with a little more care in the laying.
• Upkeep Routine visual checks and a look after storms, as with any shingle roof.

The granule surface does the same job here as on any asphalt shingle: it shields the asphalt from the sun. After hail, look for impact bruising and granule loss concentrated in spots. After wind, look for tabs lifted at the seal strip.

Central Texas hail peaks in May, so late winter is the time to photograph the roof in known condition.

We strip to the deck on a replacement, replace soft decking, and rebuild with underlayment, drip edge and new flashing at every penetration before the shingles go on. We are Owens Corning certified and GAF certified.

If an HOA has to approve the color or style, settle that before anything is ordered.