Architectural Shingles for Roof Replacement in Hudson, Ohio
Every roof replacement in Hudson from us uses architectural asphalt shingles over a full system of underlayment, ice shield and vents. Here is what that means and how the color gets picked.
Quick facts
- What goes on
- Architectural, also called laminated or dimensional, asphalt shingles. No 3-tab, metal, slate, tile or flat roofing.
- Typical service life
- About 25 to 30 years in the Midwest, against 15 to 20 for old 3-tab shingles.
- Review in Hudson
- Inside the Historic District the Architectural and Historic Board of Review looks at roof shingle replacement, so the shingle and color are named up front.
- How color is chosen
- With the owner, before the quote is written. The shingle line and color then appear on the quote by name.
What are architectural shingles?
Picture two sheets of asphalt mat fused into one shingle, the upper sheet notched into tabs of uneven width. The older 3-tab shingle is a single flat layer with evenly spaced slots. The extra layer changes three things.
- Weight and thickness. More asphalt and more granules between the weather and the deck.
- Wind. Architectural shingles are often rated for 110 to 130 mile per hour winds. Many 3-tab shingles were rated for 60 to 70.
- Looks. The staggered tabs cast shadow lines, so the roof reads as textured from the street instead of flat and striped.
Plenty of Hudson houses from the 1970s and 1980s were built with 3-tab roofs and have since moved to architectural shingles on a reroof. If yours still has 3-tab, it is almost surely on borrowed time.
What goes on a Hudson roof under and around the shingles?
Shingles are the part you see. The parts you do not see decide whether the roof leaks.
- Bare deck. Old shingles and felt come off completely so the wood can be checked.
- Ice and water shield. A sticky membrane along the eaves and down each valley, where ice and heavy runoff do the most harm.
- Synthetic underlayment. A woven sheet across the remaining deck that sheds any water that gets past a shingle.
- Drip edge. Metal on the eaves and rakes that keeps water off the fascia and the deck edge.
- Starter strip. A sealed first row that keeps wind from getting under the bottom course.
- Architectural shingles, nailed in the manufacturer's nailing zone.
- Ridge vent and ridge caps. An opening along the peak that lets attic heat and moisture escape, covered by cap shingles.
How the bottom edge ties into the gutter is on the roof and gutters page.
How long do architectural shingles last in Hudson?
The usual Midwest figure is 25 to 30 years. Where a given roof lands in that span comes down to a few local things.
- Shade. A north slope under mature trees stays damp, and moss and algae shorten its life. The sunny south slope bakes instead and loses granules sooner.
- Attic air. A hot, stuffy attic cooks shingles from below. A working ridge vent with clear soffit intakes helps them last.
- Winter. Months of freezing and thawing work on every small crack. Ice at the eaves tests the first few rows hardest.
- Debris. Valleys full of wet leaves wear out years ahead of open slopes.
Many shingle lines now include algae-resistant granules, which slow the dark streaks common on shaded roofs. Ask about it when you go over options with the owner. To see where your current roof stands, book a free roof inspection in Hudson.
How is shingle color chosen for a Hudson house?
You choose it, and the owner talks it through with you before the quote is written. The roof is a big share of what people see from the street, and it stays for decades, so this part is worth a slow conversation.
A few plain rules help. Match the roof to the things that will not change: brick, stone and the color of the trim. Darker roofs make a tall house sit lower. Lighter grays show less fading. Busy, high-contrast blends fight with detailed trim, while quieter blends let the house lead.
Hudson's own architecture leans toward restraint, and our post on shingle colors for Western Reserve colonials goes house type by house type. If your home is inside the Historic District, the choice is also looked at by the city's review board, so the exact shingle and color are written on the quote and in the photo report for your application.
What warranty comes with the shingles?
Two, in writing. The shingle manufacturer warrants the shingles, and Guttrz gives a written workmanship warranty on the install. Both sets of terms are spelled out on the Hudson quote itself, there to be read before you say yes.
What the whole job costs depends on the roof far more than on the shingle. See the Hudson roof replacement cost page for how size, pitch and layers move the number.
Shingle questions
Do you install 3-tab shingles in Hudson?
No. Every replacement uses architectural shingles. They are thicker, usually carry higher wind ratings and typically last years longer than 3-tab.
Can I get a metal or slate roof from Hudson Ohio Roofing?
No. The only roofing offered is asphalt shingles. Metal, slate, tile and flat roofing are left to companies that specialize in them.
Will a new shingle color need approval in Hudson?
Only if the house is inside the Historic District or is a designated landmark. There, roof shingle replacement goes on the city's Historic District application. Everywhere else in Hudson the color is up to you, though some subdivisions have their own covenants worth checking.
Do dark shingles make a house hotter?
A little, on the roof surface. In a house with decent attic insulation and a working ridge vent, the difference inside is small. In Hudson's climate, most people pick color for looks.
Talk shingles and color for your Hudson roof
Start with the inspection. If the roof is due, the owner goes over shingle and color with you, and both go on the quote by name.