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title: Comparing 3-tab vs. Architectural vs. Luxury Asphalt Shingles
description: Are you ready to replace your asphalt roof? If so, you're going to have to decide which of 3 types of asphalt shingles you want for your new roof. To help you figure this out we're going to give break them down. Here, we're going to compare 3-tab vs. architectural vs. luxury asphalt shingles.
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# [Comparing 3-tab vs. Architectural vs. Luxury Asphalt Shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/comparing-3tab-vs-architectural-vs-luxury-asphalt-shingles)

 Written by [Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/author/bill-ragan) | Jul 30, 2021

## 3-tab vs. architectural vs. luxury asphalt shingles

One of the biggest decisions you'll have to make when getting a new asphalt roof is choosing the right asphalt shingle. To help you make the right decision, we're going to break down the 3 types of asphalt shingles.

In this video, we'll be comparing 3-tab vs. architectural vs. luxury asphalt shingles. And after watching this video, don't forget to watch [How to Hire a Good Roofing Contractor](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/how-hire-good-roofing-contractor).

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