The features that make shingles so popular include low cost, easy installation, low maintenance needs and attractive appearance, but the fact that Shelby roofing shingle systems are the most common roofing solution used across the nation does not mean that there is no innovation in the field of shingle manufacturing or that there are no trends that determine the buyer’s choice of specific shingles. Here are some of the most important trends that determine the appearance and the quality of roofing shingles:
- Impact resistant shingles – the increasing frequency of major hail storms and hurricanes makes more and more people look for impact resistant shingle varieties, which has led to the diversification of the Class 4 shingle palette (the rating given to the shingle products manufactured especially for resisting hail stones and high winds);
- Black sable shingles – shingle color is also determined by trends, one of the most popular hues today being black sable, a color most suitable for cold climates, where there is a need for roofs that absorb heat. Shingles that carry this specification are not of a uniform color, they are made from a combination of dark grey, dark brown, onyx and black components to create a natural and elegant appearance;
- Sand-colored shingles – more recommended for hot regions, where roofs need to reflect the sun’s heat, rather than absorb it, sand-colored shingles are also very elegant and increasingly popular.
