Architectural Shingle Roofing in Clarkston

Architectural shingles go by a few names, dimensional and laminated among them. Each one is really two strips fused into a single piece. The doubled layer adds heft and casts small shadows across the roof, so from the street it reads closer to wood shake than the flat, uniform rows of older three-tab shingles. The extra material also makes them heavier and better at resisting wind than the old style. They come in a wide range of colors, from soft grays and browns to darker charcoals, so it is usually easy to find one that suits the house and the neighborhood. Here is the part that matters most, though. A shingle is only as good as its installation. Each one has a narrow nailing zone, and nails placed too high or too low can let the shingle slide or lift. Starter strips along the eaves need to be the right kind so the first row seals down. Hip and ridge caps should come from the same product line. And the attic needs balanced ventilation, because trapped heat bakes shingles from below. We handle all of that as part of the job. If you are not sure which color or line to pick, we bring samples and talk through how each would look on your roof, including how it pairs with Clarkston's tree-shaded lots and brick or painted exteriors.