Why we don't install basic shingles
Lots of roofers carry a "good, better, best" shingle lineup, and the "good" option is usually a shingle with no impact rating. In Wise, Parker, Jack and Montague counties that's a gamble. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 40 reports of golf-ball-size (1.75-inch) or larger hail in Wise County alone between 2016 and mid-2026. So our starting point is a shingle tested under UL 2218 to Class 3 or higher.
What the UL 2218 classes mean
UL 2218 tests roof coverings by dropping steel balls of increasing size onto the same spot. A product earns a class when it doesn't crack through:
| Class | Steel ball used in the test | What we install |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 1¼ inch | Never |
| Class 2 | 1½ inch | Never |
| Class 3 | 1¾ inch | Our minimum on every shingle roof |
| Class 4 | 2 inch | Available on any job, and our usual recommendation if you want the insurance credit |
A rating describes how a product performed in the lab. It doesn't make any roof hail-proof, and very large hail can still damage a Class 4 roof.
Insurance credits: what's true in Texas
Texas insurers can give a premium credit for roof coverings rated under UL 2218. The Texas Department of Insurance says the amount varies by company, and Class 4 generally earns the largest credit. We can't promise any discount, and we don't promise one for Class 3. Call your insurer before you choose. When we install a qualifying roof, we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you to send them.
Our shingle options
Class 4 impact-resistant
The top UL 2218 rating, and usually the one insurers credit most.
Class 4 shingles → Curb appealDesigner & luxury
Thicker, dimensional shingles with more depth and shadow lines, all impact-rated.
Designer shingles → The look for lessSlate- & shake-look
The look of slate or cedar shake, but lighter and easier to maintain.
Slate & shake look →Shingles or metal?
Lots of our customers weigh a Class 4 shingle roof against a metal roof. We install both, so we can lay out the tradeoffs without pushing either one. Read our honest comparison of metal and Class 4 shingles for North Texas, or see our metal roofing options.
Manufacturers we're certified with
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and Atlas. . When you get a quote, we'll tell you which manufacturer warranty comes with your roof and put it in writing. We never promise a warranty that our certification level doesn't allow.
Residential warranty: a 10-year transferable workmanship warranty, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
