Laminated Shingle Roofing

Laminated Shingle Roof Installation

Are you considering laminated shingles for your roofing project? Laminated shingles contain several layers of asphalt with a heavy base mat. The shingles give off a pleasing dimensional look because their tabs have slightly different sizes and shapes. Learn more about laminated shingle roof construction from Scro’s Roofing Company today.

Why Is an Architectural Laminated Shingle Roof A Great Choice?

Architectural laminated shingles offer outstanding protection for your home. These shingles stand up to intense weather and are known for their fantastic durability. While North Carolina weather is often beautifully mild, we also get our share of rain, snow and wind. Your home will stay safe when you add laminated shingles.

Laminated shingles are attractive and maintain their shape, with a more three-dimensional appearance than flatter three-tab shingles. You’ll often see laminated shingles on well-designed, ornate buildings.

Pros and Cons of Laminated Shingle Roof Installation

While everything has pros and cons, the pros of laminated shingle roofs outweigh the cons. The pros of laminated shingles include:

Long warranties on products that last several decades.
Peace of mind that your roof will stay intact during bad weather.
Ease of installation by qualified technicians.
Excellent aesthetic value and curb appeal.

Cons of laminated shingles include:

Laminated shingles often have a higher price tag than three-tab shingles. However, in the long run, the higher upfront cost of a laminated roof may balance out with lower repair fees throughout the roof’s lifetime compared to other roof types.

How to Properly Install Laminated Shingle Roofs

After laying down the starter course, you begin to install the first row of shingles flush at the bottom of the roof. Whether you go from left to right or right to left, you need to do it consistently. The shingles should overhang the eave by up to three-quarters of an inch. To start the second course, trim 6 inches from the first shingle and begin laying again. The third layer should begin with a shingle with 11 inches removed.

At Scro’s Roofing, we don’t employ racking, which can lead to shingle damage and make color variations look more obvious. Racking also raises the risk of fasteners going missing and tiles blowing off the roof.

Professional Laminated Tile Roof Installation Services

You need knowledgeable roofers for installing laminated shingles. Scro’s Roofing Company can assist you. Our team has handled many laminated shingle installations, and we can do it for you, too. Call us at 919-551-5104 or get in touch online to discuss your options today!

Last Updated: 12/21/2021

We had significant hail damage due to the May 2016 hail storm in Cary, and warded off all the storm chasers that came through our area for 2 months after. I called Scro’s Roofing after the insurance adjusted had written off the roof, and they worked us into their busy schedule. Amazing job done by an amazing and hard-working crew. I was impressed by the way they used tarps to protect the landscaping around the house, and Patricia was pretty particular about cleaning up after the crew. Danny was a pleasure to work with, and he provided several improvements to our roof like a installing a chimney cricket and ridge vents. We used Moire black shingles and the roof looks...

Larry O. | Cary, NC

In life you get what you pay for and this is certainly true with Scro’s Roofing. There are so many “fly be night” roofing companies out there who do not have the long standing customer service and support that a local roofing company can offer. Everyone should take the time to educate themselves about the roofing process and the track record of the company, as this is a very larger investment and an area where you don’t want to cut corners. The team at Scro’s Roofing provided me with many educational links and never pressured me into a sale. They wanted to ensure that I fully understood the process and trusted that I would make an intelligent decision. This sharing...

Kevin A. | Wake Forest, NC

Scro’s Roofing installed a new roof on our home and everything went exactly as planned and scheduled. The installation crew covered all our plants and deck when removing the roof and then cleaned up perfectly when the job was done. We were kept informed all along the job from start to finish so we knew how and when everything would be done. I’ve never experienced a contractor, a company or an owner like Danny who worked with us on every detail. Further, we had gotten several other quotes with Scro’s being the best. This project couldn’t have been done more smoothly… We greatly appreciate Danny the owner and Sarah our scheduling contact. They both were there for all and every...

Joe V. | Cary, NC

We just had our roof done by Scro’s Roofing, and we are very happy with the results. Danny and his office were very helpful in answering all of my questions. I did a good bit of research beforehand, and after talking with Danny, I had a lot of confidence that they are up to date on best practices and latest materials. In particular, I liked that they hand nail the shingles, use a synthetic underlayment instead of tar paper, install a drip edge, and provide a 10-year labor warranty. The thing about getting a new roof is that most people may not find out whether the installer did a bad job or used inferior materials for 5-10 years when they...

Matt B. | Cary, NC

The big hail storm of May 2, 2016 did extensive damage to our roof (and Leaf-Guard gutters as well). Our insurance company appraised the roof and said it all needed to be replaced. My first choice was again Scro’s Roofing. I was not about to use one of the “storm chasers” that descended on our neighborhood like carpetbaggers from who knows where. Danny, the owner of Scro’s Roofing looked up my record from seven years ago and was able to give me an estimate almost immediately from the information he already had on file. Their estimate was within a couple percent of what our insurance had already written a check which made the decision to go with Scro’s Roofing again...

David C. | Cary, NC

I had a great experience working with Danny and his team. Danny even recommended a less expensive roofing product based on our needs. Sarah was so helpful and accommodating throughout the process. I wish all home repairs/renovations were this easy and professional. A wonderful company to work with!

Kate L. | Cary, NC