Most homes in our markets are best served by an architectural asphalt shingle, or a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle where hail is frequent, installed over the right underlayment with ice and water shield where it belongs and balanced attic ventilation. The shingle is only the visible part. These guides explain each product on a roof, how to compare them, and where the code requires a specific one.
Shingles: which type and which line?
- 3-Tab vs Architectural Shingles compares wind rating, warranty, hail resistance and cost drivers using Owens Corning’s own figures.
- Are 3-Tab Shingles a Good Choice for a Colorado Springs Home? explains where 3-tab still fits.
- Should I Invest in a Class 4 Shingle System in Colorado? runs the numbers on impact-resistant shingles.
- Which Owens Corning Shingles Do We Install? lists the lines we install, from 3-tab to Class 4.
- How Are Asphalt Shingles Made? explains the mat, asphalt, granules and sealant.
- ASTM D3161 Shingle Wind Rating Explained decodes the wind class on the bundle.
Underlayment, ice barrier and ventilation
- What Is Self-Adhering Underlayment, and Where Does Your Roof Need It? and Do Denver Roofs Need Ice and Water Shield? cover the layers under the shingles.
- How Much Roof Ventilation Does Your House Need? and Switching From Cedar Shake to Asphalt Shingles: Why the Roof Needs New Vents cover airflow.
- Are Energy-Efficient Shingles Worth It in Colorado Springs? and Energy-Efficient Roofing: Does a Light or Dark Roof Save Energy? look at reflective products.
When the product is the question on a replacement
- When Does an Asphalt Shingle Roof Need Replacement in Denver? and Can You Change Roof Materials When You Replace Your Roof? help you plan.
- What Do Roofers Mean? A Glossary of Roofing Terms decodes the words on your bid.
Comparing whole roof types rather than shingles? See our roof material guides. For how codes and credentials work, see our roofing industry guides.
Talk products with someone who installs them
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor with 650+ Google reviews. Platinum Preferred status lets us offer Owens Corning’s strongest system warranties. See asphalt shingle roofing in Colorado Springs or Denver, call (719) 488-2800 or (303) 209-0152, or book a free inspection. We respond the same business day.
