TL;DR
A three-tab shingle is a single-layer asphalt shingle whose exposed edge is cut into three equal tabs, producing the flat, repeating brick pattern of budget roofs. With one mat layer it weighs and costs less than architectural laminates but typically carries shorter warranties, around 25 years, and lower wind ratings of 60 to 70 mph.
What it means
A three-tab shingle is a single-layer asphalt shingle whose exposed edge is cut into three equal tabs, producing the flat, repeating brick pattern of budget roofs. With one mat layer it weighs and costs less than architectural laminates but typically carries shorter warranties, around 25 years, and lower wind ratings of 60 to 70 mph. Manufacturers have been phasing the style out, which makes matching repairs to an existing roof of this type increasingly difficult.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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