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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Get to Know Owens Corning Roofing, Part 2: Oakridge Architectural Style Shingles

Welcome to the second installment of our series on Owens Corning asphalt shingles. In this series, we’re taking a look at all of Owens Corning’s asphalt shingle products to help you understand the benefits of each type of shingle, which in turn can help you decide which option is best for your home. In Part 1, we covered the Duration series, and in this installment of our series, we’re diving into Oakridge shingles. Before we begin, here’s a quick overview of all the asphalt shingle product lines Owens Corning offers: Architectural Style: Duration Shingles & Oakridge Shingles Slate Style: Berkshire Shingles Wood-shake Style: Woodcrest Shingles Three-Tab Style: Supreme Shingles Let’s get started by taking a look at some of the benefits of these architectural style asphalt shingles … BEAUTY & HIGH PERFORMANCE The Oakridge line combines an amazing aesthetic with premium protection. With a full double layer in the nailing zone, these shingles deliver better integrity, as well as holding power, as compared to single-layer nail zones. A variety of popular colors are a nice

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Get to Know Owens Corning Roofing, Part 1: Duration Architectural Style Shingles

At Legacy Exteriors, we install a lot of roofing. And one of the two top brands many homeowners choose is Owens Corning — one of the best asphalt roofing manufacturers in the country (the other top brand is GAF Asphalt Roofing). In addition to quality, one of the pillars of the Owens Corning brand is a dedication to building a more sustainable future through material innovation. Owens Corning Roofing also delivers one one of the best warranties in the industry, which homeowners love. When it comes to asphalt shingles, Owens Corning offers four main product lines: Architectural Style: Duration Shingles & Oak Ridge Shingles Slate Style: Berkshire Shingles Wood-shake Style: Woodcrest Shingles Three-Tab Style: Supreme Shingles In this series, we’ll be covering all of these asphalt roofing styles, starting with Duration shingles, which is comprised of six different architectural style shingle types — and features patented SureNail® Technology, a technological breakthrough in shingle design.  SureNail is a wide, highly visible engineered fabric strip in the nailing area that offers many benefits, including:  A “no guess”

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