Architectural Shingle Installation by ARCM Roofing
Dimensional laminated shingles that dominate American rooflines for good reason: double the wind rating, a decade more life, and curb appeal 3-tab can't match.
5 Highlights on Architectural Shingle Installation
The Sweet Spot of Asphalt Roofing
Architectural shingles hit the balance point of price, performance, and appearance that makes them the default choice for owner-occupied homes — and the product our crews install more than any other.
America's Most Popular Shingle
Laminated, multi-layer construction creates the dimensional shadow lines that define modern rooflines — and outsells every other roofing product in the country.
Double the Wind Rating of 3-Tab
Standard architectural lines carry 110 mph ratings; enhanced nailing-zone products like Timberline HDZ reach 130 mph installed to spec — compared to 3-tab's 60 to 70.
Class 4 Impact Options for Hail Country
Impact-rated versions earn insurance premium discounts with many carriers — real money back every year on Colorado's Front Range.
25–30 Year Service Life
A decade longer than 3-tab, with lifetime-limited material warranties on most current lines and extended coverage through our certifications.
Complete System Installation
Tear-off, deck inspection, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, new flashing, and ridge ventilation on every project — never shingles alone.
The roof most Denver homes should probably have. We'll tell you if yours is the exception.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our Architectural Installation
Architectural shingles reward installation precision. Their wind ratings assume fasteners land in the enhanced nailing zone, exposure stays exact, and the stagger pattern holds across every course. Miss those details and a 130 mph shingle performs like a 90 mph one. Our crews install to manufacturer specification because our GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred standing depends on audited, inspected work.
Those certifications matter to your warranty too. They let us register extended system coverage that uncertified installers can't offer, on top of the lifetime-limited material warranties current lines carry.
And on the Front Range, we'll always run the Class 4 math with you. Impact-rated architectural lines cost more per square, but insurance premium discounts and hail survival frequently pay the difference back. We quote both so you decide with numbers, not guesses.
One to two days from tear-off to magnetic sweep, with the same complete system underneath every tier: ice barrier, synthetic underlayment, new flashing, balanced ventilation.
When Architectural Makes Sense
Signs Architectural Installation Is the Right Call
Your Roof Is Due and You're Staying Put
If you'll own the home more than a decade, architectural shingles are usually the rational buy. The 20 to 30 percent premium over 3-tab purchases ten extra years of service, double the wind security, and resale-grade curb appeal — cost per year of protection typically lands lower than the cheaper product.
Hail Has Hit Your Neighborhood Before
On the Front Range, it will again. Class 4 architectural lines shrug off impacts that bruise standard shingles, and the insurance discounts many carriers offer can offset a meaningful share of the upgrade cost over the roof's life.
Wind Keeps Lifting Your Current Shingles
If you've repaired blown-off tabs more than once, your roof is telling you its wind rating doesn't match your exposure. Architectural laminates with enhanced nailing zones hold to 130 mph when installed with correct fastener placement.
Your Roofline Is Highly Visible
Steep pitches and street-facing planes show off dimensional shingles the way flat 3-tab never can. The layered shadow lines read as texture and depth from the curb, which appraisers and buyers translate into value.
You Want the Longest Warranty Available in Asphalt
Current architectural lines carry lifetime-limited material warranties, and our GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred standing lets us register extended system coverage most contractors can't offer.
Weighing tiers? Get all three quoted — 3-tab, architectural, and Class 4 — side by side, free.
How We Work
Our Architectural Installation Process
01
Inspection and System Quote
We measure, check decking and ventilation, and quote your options — including Class 4 upgrades with the insurance discount math for your carrier.
02
Product and Color Selection
Physical samples from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed held against your siding in daylight, with HOA documentation handled where needed.
03
Tear-Off and Deck Prep
Full strip to bare decking, rotted sheathing replaced at the quoted per-sheet rate, loose boards renailed to code.
04
Underlayment and Flashing
Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment field-wide, new drip edge, and fresh step and counter flashing at every wall and penetration.
05
Precision Installation
Crews fasten in the manufacturer's enhanced nailing zone with correct exposure and stagger, keeping the dimensional pattern true across every plane.
06
Cleanup and Registration
Magnetic sweeps, same-day haul-away, final walkthrough, manufacturer warranty registration, and your written 10-year workmanship warranty.
One to two days for most homes, tear-off to warranty registration.
Brands We Use
The Dimensional Lines That Earn Their Reputation
GAF
Timberline HDZ with LayerLock and 130 mph WindProven limited warranty
Owens Corning
Duration series with SureNail fabric-reinforced nailing zone
CertainTeed
Landmark and Landmark PRO dimensional lines
Malarkey
Vista polymer-modified shingles with Class 4 ratings
Atlas
Pinnacle Pristine with Scotchgard algae protection
TAMKO
Titan XT with enhanced wind performance
IKO
Dynasty performance laminates
Grace
Ice & Water Shield leak barriers
DuPont Tyvek
Protec synthetic underlayment
Grip-Rite
Ring-shank fasteners for enhanced hold
Safety and spec-compliance travel together on our crews: OSHA fall protection on every pitch, fasteners verified in the nailing zone, and supervisor inspection before we call any plane finished.
FAQs
FAQs About Architectural Shingle Installation
›What is architectural shingle installation?
Architectural shingle installation is the process of roofing a home with laminated, multi-layer asphalt shingles that create a dimensional, shadowed appearance. Also called dimensional or laminate shingles, they're the most popular roofing product in America.
›How long do architectural shingles last?
Properly installed architectural shingles last 25 to 30 years, with premium lines reaching beyond that. Attic ventilation and storm exposure affect actual lifespan.
›What wind speeds can architectural shingles handle?
Standard architectural shingles carry 110 mph ratings, and lines with enhanced nailing zones reach 130 mph when installed to spec. That's roughly double a 3-tab shingle's rating.
›Are architectural shingles worth the extra cost over 3-tab?
For most owner-occupied homes, yes. The 20 to 30 percent price premium buys a decade of extra life, double the wind rating, and stronger curb appeal. For rentals or short ownership windows, 3-tab can be the rational buy — we quote both.
›Do architectural shingles help with hail?
Standard architectural shingles resist hail better than 3-tab, and Class 4 impact-rated versions qualify for insurance premium discounts with many carriers in hail-prone areas.
›What warranty comes with installation?
Manufacturer warranties on architectural shingles run from 30 years to lifetime-limited on materials. Our certifications let us register extended coverage, paired with ARCM Roofing's 10-year workmanship warranty in writing.
›How long does installation take?
Most residential architectural shingle installations finish in one to two days, including tear-off, deck inspection, and full cleanup.
Related Services
Double the Wind Rating. A Decade More Life.
1–2 day installation · Extended warranties via certification · Class 4 hail options