Architectural Shingles in Hudson, WI
Architectural shingles are thicker, layered asphalt shingles that give a Hudson roof a dimensional look and are generally expected to last around 30 years. Hudson Roofing Pros replaces aging shingle roofs across Hudson and western Wisconsin with architectural shingles, from tear-off to final cleanup.
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What Are Architectural Shingles and Does Your Hudson Home Need Them?
Architectural shingles are laminated asphalt shingles, built from more than one layer laminated together, and they are the usual choice when a Hudson home's old shingle roof wears out. The extra layer gives the roof a deeper, textured look than flat 3-tab shingles and makes each shingle thicker.
Wisconsin's dwelling code sets a minimum tear strength for each ply of a laminated shingle and requires every shingle package to be labeled to its national standard, so the shingles that go on a Hudson roof have to meet a tested bar. They are one of several asphalt shingle roofs we install, and the one most homeowners choose when they replace.
Expected life
Around 30 years
Architectural shingles are generally expected to last about 30 years, against about 20 for 3-tab, and Wisconsin winters can shorten both.
Signs Your Hudson Roof Is Ready for New Shingles
A Hudson roof is ready for new shingles when the old ones are curling, cracking or going missing across the roof, or when the roof keeps leaking in new places. One or two of these signs on a single slope may only need a repair, so we look at the whole roof before we price anything.
Curling or Cupped Shingles
Edges that lift or corners that curl let wind get under the shingle and water get behind it.
Cracked or Missing Shingles
Shingles that crack or blow off in storms are a sign the roof is drying out and losing its grip.
Leaks and Attic Stains
Water stains on the attic decking or ceilings below mean water is already getting past the shingles.
Buckling or Sagging
Wavy rows or a dip in the roof can point to moisture in the deck from a poorly vented attic.
Ice Dam Damage
Water that backed up under the eaves in winter can leave stained soffits and rotted decking along the roof edge.
Hail Bruising
Broken or dented shingles after a hailstorm may mean an insurance claim; our hail damage roof repair starts with checking how much of the roof was hit.
Are your Hudson shingles curling, cracking or blowing off?
Send us the form or call, and we will check whether the roof needs a repair or a full set of architectural shingles.
Architectural or 3-Tab Shingles for Your Hudson Home?
Architectural shingles are the better fit for most Hudson homes being reroofed, because they are expected to last about ten years longer than 3-tab for a modest extra cost per square foot. 3-tab still makes sense on a garage or outbuilding, or where you need to keep the first cost as low as possible.
3-Tab Shingles
- Flat, single-layer shingle
- Generally expected to last around 20 years
- About $6.35 per sq ft installed in Wisconsin, with tear-off
- Lower first cost
Architectural Shingles
- Laminated, layered shingle with a dimensional look
- Generally expected to last around 30 years
- About $6.95 per sq ft installed in Wisconsin, with tear-off
- Thicker shingle with a tested tear strength in each ply
If hail is your main worry, impact-resistant shingles are an architectural-style shingle built to take impacts better, and synthetic composite shingles give the look of slate or shake at a higher price.
What Do Architectural Shingles Cost in Hudson?
An architectural shingle roof costs about $5 to $11 per square foot installed in Wisconsin, or roughly $10,000 to $22,000 for a 2,000 square foot roof. These are Wisconsin ranges, not a quote, and your price depends on the roof's size and pitch, the shingle line and how much decking needs replacing.
Tear-off is usually part of the price, and Wisconsin estimates commonly count about $1.50 per square foot for tearing off and disposing of the old roof. A roof with two layers or rotted decking costs more to strip and repair.
Architectural shingle roof prices, Wisconsin
Wisconsin ranges, not a quote.
Want a price for architectural shingles on your Hudson roof?
We will measure the roof, check the deck and attic, and give you a written price.
What Does GAF Certification Add to Your Architectural Shingle Roof?
GAF certification lets Hudson Roofing Pros offer GAF's System Plus Limited Warranty, one of GAF's enhanced warranties, on a qualifying GAF roofing system. A contractor without GAF certification can offer only the standard warranties, and the enhanced ones require a minimum amount of GAF products on the roof.
Our own 10-Year Workmanship Warranty covers the installation itself. Your written estimate states which warranties come with your new roof.
Who Can Install Architectural Shingles in Hudson?
Wisconsin has no roofing-specific license, but a contractor who pulls a building permit for work on a one- or two-family home must hold the state's Dwelling Contractor certification and hold or employ a certified Dwelling Contractor Qualifier. Hudson Roofing Pros installs architectural shingle roofs across the Hudson area, and you should ask any contractor you book, us included, for proof of that credential and of insurance.
In the City of Hudson, replacing roofing needs no building permit unless there are structural changes or repairs. Outside the city, we confirm the permit rules with your local building inspector before work starts. Wherever the home is, Wisconsin allows no more than two layers of roofing, and shingle roofs over heated space with a slope of 4:12 or less need ice dam protection at least 30 inches up from the edge and at least 12 inches past the inside of the exterior wall.
Architectural Shingle FAQs
How Long Do Architectural Shingles Last in Wisconsin?
Architectural shingles are generally expected to last around 30 years. Ice dams, hail and a poorly vented attic can shorten that, so we check the eaves and the attic when we replace the roof.
Are Architectural Shingles Worth the Extra Cost Over 3-Tab?
Architectural shingles are worth it for most Hudson homes, because published Wisconsin prices put them only about 60 cents per square foot above 3-tab while they are expected to last about ten years longer. On a garage or shed, 3-tab can still be the sensible spend.
Can Architectural Shingles Go Over My Old 3-Tab Roof?
Architectural shingles can go over a single layer of old shingles in Wisconsin only if that roof is not water-soaked or deteriorated. A roof with two layers must be torn off, and we usually recommend a tear-off anyway so we can see and repair the deck.
Do Architectural Shingles Change My Home's Look Enough to Need Approval?
In Hudson's downtown overlay district, reroofing with the same colors and materials already approved can be signed off by city staff, but a color change goes to the Plan Commission with shingle samples. Homes on the St. Croix bluffs and riverway may also face roof color rules, so we check before you choose a color.
Get an architectural shingle estimate
Send us the form or call, and we will look at your roof and price a new architectural shingle roof in writing.
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