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Asphalt 3-Tab Shingle

UL 2218 Class 1

Single-layer asphalt shingles with a flat, uniform appearance and cutouts forming three tabs per strip. The economy tier of asphalt roofing.

Category family
asphaltic
Typical lifespan
15–20 years
Typical wind resistance
up to 60-70 mph (ASTM D3161 Class A/D)
Typical fire rating
Class A
Max impact class
UL 2218 Class 1
Weight per square
200–240 lbs
Cost band
$
Slope suitability
steep
Typical warranty
20–25 years
Pros
  • lowest cost asphalt option
  • lightweight
  • easy to repair
Cons
  • shortest lifespan
  • lower wind and impact resistance than laminates
  • flat appearance

Manufacturers

Atlas Roofing Corporation CertainTeed GAF IKO Malarkey Roofing Products Owens Corning TAMKO Building Products

Named products

Atlas GlassMasterAtlas Roofing Corporation Atlas Tough-GlassAtlas Roofing Corporation CertainTeed XT 25CertainTeed GAF Marquis WeatherMaxGAF GAF Royal SovereignGAF IKO Marathon Plus ARIKO Malarkey Dura-Seal ARMalarkey Roofing Products Malarkey The AlaskanMalarkey Roofing Products Owens Corning SupremeOwens Corning TAMKO Elite Glass-SealTAMKO Building Products

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