Roofing

Architectural shingle

Also called architectural shingles, laminate shingle, dimensional shingle

Original illustration

A thicker asphalt shingle with a layered look, also called a laminate or dimensional shingle.

Why it matters to your home

This is the ordinary good roof on most houses today. Three-tab is the thinner older look.

Owens Corning Duration shingle
A laminated architectural shingle. This is the usual good roof in the price book.
Premium duration shingle
The best asphalt option in the price book, a thicker duration-style shingle.