As a Colorado roofing contractor, we have found that asphalt shingle roofs have been a great product over the years and have achieved great quality standards in addition to extreme weather sustainability.
The improvements include
- Solar Reflecting: shingles help reduce air conditioning costs in hot climates by being a better reflective surface.
- Wind Damage: Asphalt shingles come in varying resistance to wind damage. Shingles with the highest fastener pull through resistance, bond strength of the self-seal adhesive, properly nailed will resist wind damage from winds of up to 130 (MPH).
- Hail Damage: Hail storms can damage asphalt shingles. For impact resistance UL 2218 Class 4 is best. This increases survivability from hail storms of 2 inches in diameter. This shingles also may decrease your premium bill. “Ask your insurance for details”
- Fire Resistance: Forest fires and other exterior fires risk roofs catching on fire. Fiberglass shingles have a better, class A, flame spread rating based on UL 790, and ASTM E 108 testing. Organic shingles have a class C rating.
- Algae Resistance: Algae is not believed to damage asphalt shingles but it may be objectionable aesthetically. Shingle manufacturers use different treatment methods to prevent discoloration from algae growth on the roof.
- Simpler Installation: Architectural asphalt shingles are designed to lock perfectly next to the other with straight cuts from manufacture.
- Durability: Shingle durability is ranked by warranted life, ranging from 25 years to lifetime warranties are available.

Owen Corning Duration shingle color chart
Amber
Brownwood
Chateaugreen
Estate Gray
Harbor Blue
Onyx Black
Colonial Slate
Desert Tan
Driftwood
Shasta White
Sierra Gray
Terra Cotta
3H Roofing’s commitment to being Colorado’s best roofing contractor includes providing high-quality materials with a great labor force that has repeated the process 1000s of times.
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