Architectural asphalt shingles, three-tab asphalt shingles, and premium asphalt shingles are three types of asphalt shingles to choose from for your house.

• Architectural Asphalt Shingles: These shingles have an additional layer of asphalt and are sealed with asphalt. They have a more structured and distinct appearance. They are more durable and waterproof than three-tab asphalt shingles. They are incredibly energy-efficient while also significantly increasing the value of your property, and they may last up to 50 years.
• Three-tab Asphalt Shingles: These are the most informal kind, distinguished by the elegant cuts that give them the appearance of three separate slices. They are small, inexpensive, and energy-efficient, and they can last up to 25 years.
• Premium Asphalt Shingles: These are the luxury forms of shingle roofing, as the name implies. They are made to have a close look with that of a Slate or a high-end cedar roofing, but they are less expensive than the other two options.

Additionally, these are the materials from which your shingles can be made:

1. Organic Mat-based Shingles: This type of asphalt shingle roofing is supported by a reprocessed felt paper layer. When compared to fiberglass shingles, they will be thicker, heavier, and slightly more expensive, but they will also be more flexible and durable. Warping is a disadvantage, as is the fact that it is less fire-resistant.
2. Fiberglass Shingles: These materials use woven fiberglass as the asphalt coating, base, and ceramic granules on top to form a UV-protectant and waterproof shingle that is also thin and lightweight due to the lower quantity of asphalt.

The cost of shingles varies and is determined by a variety of factors, including the size of your home. The kind of roof material and pitch will also influence the cost of shingle repair, replacement, and installation. Architectural or laminated shingles are more costly and thicker than three-tab asphalt shingles.