What architectural shingle means
An architectural shingle is an asphalt shingle built from bonded layers, giving a thicker, shadowed look than a flat three-tab.
Also called laminated shingle, dimensional shingle.
Where it matters on a roofing job
It is the default shingle on most reroofs now. Quote the product line by name, because warranties, wind ratings and price differ between lines from the same maker. Bundles per square vary by product, so order from the maker's coverage, not a rule of thumb.
What it costs
For architectural shingle, the closest koira.ai price is the roof replacement cost guide, near $9,350 for a typical job and $5,800 to $13,000 for most. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price. The roofing materials calculator prices a job line by line.
Work it out
- Free calculator: Roofing materials calculator
- Cost guide: Roof replacement cost
- Licensing: Roofing license rules by state
- Tools, templates and guides: Free roofing resources