Get to Know IKO Roofing, Part 7: Royal Estate Designer Asphalt Shingles

In the final installment of our series on IKO asphalt shingles, we’re taking a look at the Royal Estate Designer Shingles line, which offers precision, random-cut contours, as well as extra-deep shadow bands, that deliver a stunning aesthetic. If you’re not familiar with the brand, IKO is one of the top asphalt shingle makers in the country — along with GAF and Owens Corning. Every single line of IKO shingles are designed to be installed efficiently, and built to last. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the benefits of Royal Estate shingles, as well as color selection. Before we jump in, here’s a quick overview of the previous installments of our IKO series: Dynasty Performance Shingles Nordic Performance Shingles Cambridge Architectural Shingles Marathon Plus AR Traditional 3-Tab Shingles Armourshake Designer Shingles Crown Slate Designer Shingles IKO’s ROYAL ESTATE SHINGLES DELIVER ELEVATED BEAUTY & PERFORMANCE IKO describes these shingles as, “a truly stunning design option that’s not just a step up from the ordinary — but a quantum leap.” As a long-time

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Get to Know IKO Roofing, Part 6: Crown Slate Designer Asphalt Shingles

In part 6 of our series on IKO asphalt shingles, we’re diving into the Crown Slate line, which is inspired by the luxurious, sought-after look of natural slate tiles. There are a lot of benefits associated with Crown Slate shingles — including imparting outstanding protection for your home — which is why they’re a popular choice among homeowners in the Dane County area. IKO is one of the top asphalt shingles brands in the country, along with GAF and Owens Corning. They are designed to be installed efficiently, and built to last. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the benefits of Crown Slate shingles, plus take a look at color options, too. Before we jump in, here’s a quick overview of our IKO series: Dynasty Performance Shingles Nordic Performance Shingles Cambridge Architectural Shingles Marathon Plus AR Traditional 3-Tab Shingles Armourshake Designer Shingles Crown Slate Designer Shingles Royal Estate Designer Shingles  STATELY CHARM THAT’S AS TOUGH AS NAILS Crown Slate shingles are made to adorn and protect estate homes and homes of

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Get to Know IKO Roofing, Part 5: Armourshake Designer Series Asphalt Shingles

In part 5 of our series on IKO asphalt shingles, we’re diving into their designer line. First up is Armourshake asphalt shingles, which are IKO’s “ultimate in design, thickness, heavy weight and generous exposure.” One of the reasons for this is the fact that these shingles include an additional course of IKO Armour starter strips, which improves the already-impressive dimensional thickness of this asphalt shingle (more on starter strips shortly). IKO is one of the top asphalt shingles brands in the country — along with GAF and Owens Corning. They are designed to be installed efficiently, and built to last. In this article, we’ll be sharing some of the benefits of the Armourshake shingles, as well as colors and a mini gallery. But first, here’s a quick overview of our IKO series: Dynasty Performance Shingles Nordic Performance Shingles Cambridge Architectural Shingles Marathon Plus AR Traditional 3-Tab Shingles Armourshake Designer Shingles Crown Slate Designer Shingles Royal Estate Designer Shingles  PREMIUM PERFORMANCE, EXCELLENT ENDURANCE A premium product, Armourshake asphalt shingles are as durable as they are beautiful

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Get to Know IKO Roofing, Part 2: Nordic Performance Asphalt Shingles

Welcome back to our series on the IKO line of asphalt shingles.  In Part 1 of the series, we took a look at Dynasty Performance Shingles, and in Part 2 we’ll be diving into Nordic Performance Shingles. IKO is one of the top shingle companies in the country, which means their products are dependable, durable and beautiful. IKO offers seven spectacular asphalt shingle styles, including: Dynasty Performance Shingles Nordic Performance Shingles Architectural Shingles Traditional 3-Tab Shingles Armour Designer Shingles Crown Slate Designer Shingles Royal Estate Designer Shingles  Let’s dive into IKO’s Nordic line of performance asphalt shingles with a look at the benefits of the product, as well as colors and a mini gallery … TOP PERFORMING SHINGLES IKO Nordic Performance Shingles are designed for outstanding wind and impact resistance. They carry a high-wind limited warranty coverage for winds up to 130 mph (210 kmh). They also offer a Class 4 Impact Resistance rating, which may enable residential property owners to obtain a reduction in their residential insurance premium (if available). In addition to excellent

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Roofing 101 Part 7: What Does a Quality Asphalt Shingle Look Like?

Thus far in our Roofing 101 series, we’ve tackled six of the seven different layers of a well-constructed roofing system, sharing the importance of each respective layer. Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve covered: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance Part 5: The Importance of Healthy Attic Ventilation Part 6: The Importance of Ridge Cap Shingles In Part 7 of the series, we’ll be talking about the shingles themselves — with a focus on asphalt shingles. Before we get started, we’d like to note that at Legacy Exteriors our roofing system brand of choice is GAF. They are the top asphalt roofing company in America, offering excellent asphalt roofing systems, along with fantastic warranties. That said, if you choose to work with a roofing installer who does not work with GAF products, you’ll want to make sure you are having a comparable roofing product, with a comparable warranty, installed on your home. The

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