If you’re looking for ways to improve your home and make it more energy-efficient, you’ve probably thought about installing solar shingles or solar panels.

But what’s the difference between solar shingles vs solar panels? And which will meet the needs of your home best?

To make an informed decision, you’ll need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of both solutions.

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Solar Shingles Cost Breakdown

Solar shingles are usually more expensive than solar panels. The steeper solar shingle costs are due to the installation materials.

On average, the price of solar tiles is between $14,220 and $19,000.

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If you are a homeowner, you might want to consider investing in solar shingle roof technology to generate electricity through solar power.

It is true that solar shingles cost more than some other roofing options.

However, these unique shingle tiles are increasingly gaining popularity due to their close resemblance to asphalt shingles, easy maintenance, and the monetary gains of installing a solar power system.

What Are Solar Shingles?

Solar shingles, also called photovoltaic shingles, are solar panels designed to look and function like ordinary asphalt shingles while producing electricity from the sun’s energy.

Solar shingles are made from slim photovoltaic (PV) sheets that overlay or replace the existing roof shingles.

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Dimensional shingles, also known as architectural or laminated shingles, are the roofing material of
choice for many homeowners in the U.S.

The attractiveness, affordability, and solid asphalt construction of dimensional shingles are among the many reasons for their popularity.

If you’re considering a dimensional shingle roof, researching and comparing other asphalt-based
roofing products can help you make your final decision.

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What Are Dimensional Shingles?

Asphalt shingles are constructed from layered fiberglass amid asphalt and ceramic-coated granules.
Traditional asphalt shingles provide a water-resistant coating that deflects U.V. light.

Dimensional roof shingles are asphalt shingles with a twist.

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If you are looking for the highest quality asphalt shingles, the choice typically comes down to: GAF Timberline vs. CertainTeed Landmark shingles

Both GAF and CertainTeed are very large and reputable roofing manufacturers; all their shingles have a solid performance track record.

In terms of material and installation prices, Timberline and Landmark shingles cost about the same. However, just like anything else under the sun, each of these brands has advantages and drawbacks.

Here is a straight forward (no marketing talk) comparison of the two best shingle manufacturers. It is based on price, durability, longevity, ease of installation and warranty factors.

Cost of CertainTeed vs GAF Shingles

Roofing material cost is a huge determining factor for many homeowners.

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Depending on the roofing material you want to install, you can spend as little as $4,500 to as much as $30,000.

Today, the sheer number of roofing materials options to choose from can be staggering. We have done all the research to help you select the best roof for your needs.

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Roofing Materials Prices

Let’s take a close look at the top roofing materials that can be a good fit for your home, in terms of cost, aesthetic appeal and durability.

1. Metal Shingles

Metal roof shingles offer an unbeatable combination of traditional style and exceptional durability.

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Find out about the downsides of the Owens Corning shingles warranty, that you as a homeowner may not be aware of.

Like many big manufacturers, Owens Corning uses their “Lifetime” warranty offer as a way to attract customers and assure them of the durability of their products.

However, as a consumer you should know that this warranty is not as comprehensive as it may appear at first glance.

Let’s go over what the roof warranty actually covers, ways you can protect your home and actually get paid, if something goes wrong.

What does the warranty really cover?

Most people who purchase various “Lifetime” Owens Corning shingles get the Standard Product Limited Warranty.

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This is a summary of a recent large class action shingles lawsuit against GAF Timberline Shingles.

In 2013, a major legal action took place, with the claim that shingles have been prematurely cracking and failing on thousands of roofs, due to material and manufacturing defects.

Our goal is to inform you about GAF’s alleged sub-par manufacturing practices, deceptive marketing, and lack of care for the consumer, as related to this case.

While the GAF lawsuit has been settled in April 2015, we want to make you aware of this situation and summarize the case, because there is a complete lack of media coverage on this issue.

The actual number of people involved the class action was not disclosed,

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