3 Tab Asphalt Shingle 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles are a widely used type of roofing material known for their affordability, simplicity, and versatility. They are named for their design, which features three evenly spaced tabs on each shingle, creating a uniform, flat appearance on the roof. Whats Asphalt Shingles? Although wood shingles, slate, tile, metal, and a host of other materials can be used to surface house roofs, asphalt stands out as the roofing material of choice because it is relatively affordable, easy to apply, fire-resistant, comparatively lightweight, available almost every-where, and durable enough to last for 15 to 40 years. In the past, uninteresting appearance was the biggest strike against asphalt roofing-it just didn't offer the visual interest and charm of classic materials such as wood and tile. But things have changed. Today, asphalt shingles are sold in many textures, grades, and styles that are reasonably convincing at mimicking the look and character of traditional materials. The Advantage of fiberglass asphalt shingle 1. Economic The cost of asphalt shingles is lower than many other roofing tiles, and the related charge for transportation and installment is reduced much because they are lightweight and easy to install. 2. Lightweight and easy to install The weight of asphalt shingles is much less weight compared with other roofing materials, so it reduces the requirement for load-bearing support of roofing. And the process of installment is easy, there are no special accessories are required and it is easy to cut, fasten and fit. Asphalt shingles are considered the easiest roofing materials to install. 3. Wide application Asphalt shingles could be used for more wide-angle roofing slopes than other roofing materials, it could be used for a 15°- 90° roofing slope. It also could be used in any shape of the roofing and there are many colors to choose. 4. Noise reduction and heat insulation The stone chips could reduce the noise when it is raining or hailing, it also could insulate from heat when exposed to extreme UV and keep warm in Winter.