Overall traditional shingles are at least 20 25 cheaper than architectural ones.
25 year 3 tab shingles vs architectural.
They are still used in many residential properties for their affordable price.
Architectural shingles typically come with warranties of 50 years and some of them may even have lifetime warranties.
Lisa i m not a huge fan of 3 tab shingles.
3 tab shingles 25 years shingles.
This could pose a problem if your house is not structurally ready for that load.
Today s good quality architectural shingles can last 25 years or more.
They are less expensive than architectural shingles.
3 tab shingles cost less than architectural shingles due to their uniform appearance and coloration.
You can easily recognize this style of shingles by its simple 3 tab.
The higher initial price of architectural shingles can be prohibitive for some builders.
Architectural shingles weigh up to 50 more than 3 tab shingles which are already heavy.
Most 3 tab shingles come with a limited warranty provided by the product manufacturer.
Architectural shingles weigh 340 440 lbs per square and are rated for wind speeds up to 80 120 mph.
10 to 25 years limited warranty is the norm for 3 tab shingles.
Roof you will spend roughly 1 125 1 350 on the shingles.
Architectural shingles cost about 16 00 25 00 per sq.
Since 3 tab shingles have a shorter lifespan they have shorter warranties.
3 tab shingles weigh less than architectural shingles because they are composed of less material.
3 tab shingles cost an average of 0 75 0 90 per square foot or 25 30 per bundle note a bundle of shingles covers about 33 sq ft for a 1 500 sq ft.
So is cheaper better.
Why is there a 1710 difference between the two quotes.
The roof ends up looking very bumpy and poor quality.
More than a 25yr 3 tab shingle.
While it is possible to re roof over architectural shingles it s not something i recommend.
For 3 tabs 25 years the price was 14790 673 square and for lifetime architectural shingles it was 16500 750 square.
Architectural shingles are by far a superior product to older 3 tab shingles.
However these new singles do cost more and might not always be needed on a tight budget.
A 3 tab shingle is the most basic and least expensive entry level roof shingles rated for up to 60mph 70mph wind uplift.
25 years for three tab 40 to 50 years for architectural.
They cost more than 3 tab shingles.