Pick your armor.
Texas weather is brutal. Your roof should be brutal back. HALE YEAH — compare ratings, warranties, and upgrade paths.
Shingle ratings, decoded.
3-Tab Standard
Single-layer asphalt shingle with a flat, uniform three-tab cutout. The lightest and most economical option — typically rated for 60 MPH winds with no impact resistance. Common on older Texas homes and rental properties.
Architectural
Multi-layer laminated asphalt shingle with a dimensional, staggered profile that mimics wood shake. Rated for 110–130 MPH winds and the default replacement shingle most Texas carriers will fund.
Impact Resistant
Architectural shingle reinforced with a modified rubberized polymer (SBS) backing that flexes on hail impact instead of cracking. UL 2218 Class 4 certified — qualifies for an annual premium discount with most Texas insurers.
Designer Luxury
Heavyweight multi-layer shingle engineered to replicate natural slate or hand-split cedar shake. Algae-resistant copper granules, deeper shadow lines, and the longest manufacturer warranties on the market.
Your insurance pays the baseline. You pay only the upgrade delta to step into a Class 4 impact or Designer Luxury shingle — often offset by reduced annual premiums. We model every option before you sign. HALE YEAH, we'll show you the math.
Beyond asphalt.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam 24-gauge steel or aluminum panels installed with concealed fasteners and raised vertical seams. Class 4 impact, Class A fire rating, and a 40–70 year service life. Reflective Kynar 500 paint finishes can reduce attic temperatures by 10–25°F in Texas summers.
F-Wave Synthetic
Single-piece thermoplastic nano-polymer shingles molded to look like designer slate or cedar shake. Class 4 impact, Class A fire, and a 130 MPH wind rating with no granule loss — the material won't crack, curl, or absorb moisture like asphalt.
Concrete & Clay Tile
Kiln-fired clay or pressure-formed concrete tiles in Spanish barrel, Mediterranean S-curve, and flat slate profiles. 50+ year lifespan, naturally fireproof, and the air gap beneath each tile creates a thermal break that lowers cooling costs.
TPO & Flat Systems
Heat-welded thermoplastic polyolefin membrane for low-slope sections, patio covers, and detached structures. Highly reflective white surface, fully seam-welded for a watertight bond, and rated for 20–30 years against UV and ponding water.