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Asphalt Shingles: A Quick Overview of Your Available Options

June 16, 2021 by TGAR Admin

If you’re getting a new asphalt shingle roofing for your home this season, then you’ve made an excellent choice. Asphalt shingles are tough and beautiful, offering up to 20 years of superior weather protection with proper installation and maintenance. But this particular roofing material comes in three different types–and you’ll need to decide which one works best for you. The trusted roofer in the area, The Great American Roofing Company, shares a brief overview of your choices.

Three-Tab. This is the most basic type of asphalt shingle, and is also the most cost-effective. That’s because three-tab shingles contain only a single layer of asphalt, making them thinner than its upgraded versions. They can, however, offer good-enough weather protection for your home. Three-tab shingles generally create a very flat appearance when installed, but they do come in textures that allow them to resemble slate. If you’re on a budget, a three-tab shingle roof can be a good choice.
Architectural. This shingle type is a definite upgrade to three-tab. In fact, when asphalt shingles are mentioned, most homeowners would assume you’re referring to this option. Architectural shingles are thicker and heavier, allowing them to provide more superior weather protection compared to basic three-tab. They are also available in a wider selection of colors and textures, with some options even emulating the look and feel of genuine slate, wood shake, and tile.

If you’re considering architectural shingles for your new roof, you should consult The Great American Roofing Company. We’re always willing to answer any questions you may have, whether it’s about roof repair cost, or suggestions for the ideal architectural shingles for your home. As a GAF® Certified Master Elite® company, we are more than happy to help you explore your available GAF shingle options and decide on the one that will best suit your home’s look, budget, and needs.

Designer. This is considered the top-tier of asphalt shingles. Designer shingles are designed for exceptional and lasting weather performance, and can offer the natural beauty of wood shake, slate, or tile roofing–but at a fraction of the cost. These shingles are a premium choice, and they definitely look it. When installed, designer shingles can give your roofing system a distinctive, high-dimensional look.

How can you tell that you need a new roof? Just turn to The Great American Roofing Company. We don’t just offer a free roof repair estimate–we can also provide you with a detailed and accurate one for your potential replacement. And if you do need a new roof for your home, you can count on us to install it to the highest quality standards. Call us today at (201) 825-2955 or fill out this contact form to schedule your roof evaluation. We proudly serve the areas in and around Upper Saddle River, NJ. We’d love to hear from you!

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Kathy Farley 2 months ago

Great roofing company to work with. Not only does the roof look great but they were on time day of scheduled roofing, kept me apprised of milestones, very easy to communicate with (from sales through completion) and top notch site cleanup.

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Alice Bausewein 3 months ago

Very professional company. Great work, clean up after the job. Highly recommend for work done at your home.

tamara hammer 4 months ago

Great experience! Highly recommend!

William Daly 4 months ago

Everything went perfectly from speaking with Ryan the salesman who was very professional to Steven and his crew who got the job done in a timely and professional manner also. I would highly recommend great American roofing

Galina 4 months ago

Thank you GARC for an amazing work!
The great company, indeed!
Would recommend to everyone who are planning to replace the roof.

steve Karow 4 months ago

When having to replace the roof on your home it can be a very upsetting process due to the extensive cost involved. We are 100% sure we made the right choice going with GARC.
We had seen at least 3 other roofing companies and only Ryan was interested in going into my attic to see how the structure of the home was and make sure there were no issues from the inside out.
He then explained the issues we were having and what GARC would do to fix these with their new roof system.

When we met with the other roof companies we felt they would replace the roof but were not comfortable with them.

Pricing was definitely and issue and when we weighed all we did not go with the cheapest nor the most expensive. GARC was very competitive and with their warranty we felt that was most important for the future.

Stephen and his crew finished our job in one day when we were told at least 2. They worked from dawn to dusk to get our job done.

A week later and we had 3” of rain fall. The home was perfectly protected and no issues.

GARC is a family run business and not a large conglomerate. They are extremely accommodating and friendly to work with.

I cannot recommend them more if you are looking to replace your roof.

Thom Herron 5 months ago

I highly recommend Great American Roofing for any of your roofing needs. Very professional and clean. The estimate process went very smoothly and Ryan walked me patiently through all the details. Steven was a great on-site Forman, kept the team on track and did an excellent job at completing the job on time and on budget. Thanks GARC! A job well done.

Stephanie Smith 7 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about The Great American Roofing Company. We now have a beautiful new roof, and we couldn’t be happier.
Larry, the owner, Ryan, the operations manager, Andrea, the office manager, and Stephen, the head foreman were all great to work with. They were knowledgeable, professional, honest, friendly, and helpful. No pressure, and no requests or questions were left unanswered. What could have been a painful and stressful experience, turned out to be a smooth and easy process.Their expertise and friendliness added to the overall positive atmosphere. And to top it off, the roof replacement cleanup was perfect. Larry and his team went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and satisfying experience.
So all in all, excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship. We highly recommend GARC to everyone.

Cailyn Lynn 7 months ago

Summary:
Highly recommend, especially for a newer homeowner who is still learning like us. They are a company you can trust to do a great job for a fair price.

Details:
After meeting with 3 other companies in the area, we ultimately chose GARC based on its Master Elite GAF status. We have a friend in commercial roofing who told us how distinguished and important it is. They unquestionably live up to the hype.

Ryan was our salesperson - he came to the house at our convenience. He thoroughly explained the entire process, let us touch the materials and ask questions. We were given a very reasonable quote (based on calculations our friend did for us ahead of time) to replace our home and carport roof with the highest standard shingle as well as replace all of our gutters and downspouts including leaf guards.

Andrea helped schedule us for installation and was understanding and accommodating when we had to reschedule. There was a 2-week lead time. They took care of all the permits for the dumpster, etc. (which the town made very difficult for them - definitely went above and beyond on this front).

Steven was our project manager and he came with a large team at 7am on our scheduled day. They worked hard all day long, finishing the project about 4:30pm just as daylight began fading. They were respectful of our property and landscaping, cleaned up after themselves thoroughly, and were courteous.

Roof looks great and we are very happy.

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