Did you know that most insurance companies offer discounts on homes with Class 4 impact-rated shingles (UL standard 2218)?
You probably have heard that Class 4 provides the best protection against hail damage, right?
It’s true, they do – as well as offer better wind resistance and protection against algae streaks.
Ranging from Class 1 to 4, with 4 providing the most protection from asphalt shingles, impact-resistant roofs are recommended by us for all residential homeowners looking to replace their roofs or install new ones.
This option raises curb appeal – by lasting longer than other materials – and is a beautiful alternative to slate or shake while holding your home to a higher standard.
Added Durability & Higher Performance
GAF’s Timberline ArmorShield and Grand Sequoia come highly recommended as the most impact-resistant asphalt composition products, which we routinely install.
Notable benefits include:
- Withstand 100+ mph winds
- Longer lifespan, so fewer repairs
- GAF comes with a 30-50+ years warranty
- Added flexibility for wind resistance
- Overall durability and reliability
High-performance products like these are designed with hail storms in mind and undergo impact testing with ice balls on all surface areas – including edges, overlaps, and so on.
Approved products won’t show signs of damage like cracking after this testing.
To see State Farm’s “premium credit” list of IR shingles, click here.
Let It Hail! – Fort Worth Case Study
Although an article from 2003, “Let It Hail!” is a great resource outlining just how effective an impact-resistant roof is in our area.
The article discusses the development of UL 2218 Class 4 shingles in 1996 – explaining that such products are designed to withstand 90mph steel balls simulating hailstones. Also, whereas Class 4 products made from aluminum, copper and plastic had been on the market for years, modified asphalt shingles were then new – and have become widespread in use and popularity since 1997.
Having witnessed his roof withstand a violent thunderstorm, one Ft. Worth homeowner proudly says this of his IR shingles:
I don’t think about storms anymore. I just let it hail.
Let Us Provide A Free Inspection
Are you a Texas homeowner in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless, Grapevine, Keller, Flower Mound, or a surrounding city/suburb searching for professional roofing services?
Whether you’re looking to repair, replace, or install a roof on your home, allow perform a free, no-obligation inspection.
We offer homeowners a wide variety of options, including Class 4 Impact Resistant (IR) Shingles.
