--- title: The Pros and Cons of Dimensional (Architectural) Asphalt Shingles description: Are you trying to decide if dimensional asphalt shingles are the right type of roofing material for your roof replacement? If so, you need to know the pros and cons of dimensional (also knows as architectural) asphalt shingles. By the end of this video, you'll have a good idea if it's right for you. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/DimensionalProsConsThumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-dimensional-architectural-asphalt-shingles#maincontent) - Follow Us - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/billraganroofingnashville/) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill-ragan-roofing-company) [«  View All Posts](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog) [Asphalt Shingle Roof](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/asphalt-shingle-roof) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # The Pros and Cons of Dimensional (Architectural) Asphalt Shingles August 6th, 2021 | 1 min. read - Share This Article - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-dimensional-architectural-asphalt-shingles) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The+Pros+and+Cons+of+Dimensional+%28Architectural%29+Asphalt+Shingles&url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-dimensional-architectural-asphalt-shingles&via=) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-dimensional-architectural-asphalt-shingles&title=The+Pros+and+Cons+of+Dimensional+%28Architectural%29+Asphalt+Shingles&summary=Are+you+trying+to+decide+if+dimensional+asphalt+shingles+are+the+right+type+of+roofing+material+for+your+roof+replacement%3F+If+so%2C+you+need+to+know+the+pros+and+cons+of+dimensional+%28also+knows+as+architectural%29+asphalt+shingles.+By+the+end+of+this+video%2C+you%27ll+have+a+good+idea+if+it%27s+right+for+you.) - [**](mailto:?body=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-dimensional-architectural-asphalt-shingles) ![The Pros and Cons of Dimensional (Architectural) Asphalt Shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/DimensionalProsConsThumbnail.jpg) ![Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Bill%20on%20hiking%20trail.png "Bill Ragan") [Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/author/bill-ragan) ** Print/Save as PDF ## Pros and cons of dimensional (architectural) asphalt shingles Choosing the type of roofing material you want for your replacement is one of the biggest decision you'll have to make. If you're like the majority of homeowners you're probably going to go with dimensional (also known as architectural) asphalt shingles.  In this video, we're going to cover the pros and cons of dimensional asphalt shingles to help you decide if it's the right type of roofing material for your replacement. After watching, don't forget to check out [Comparing 3-tab vs. Architectural vs. Luxury Asphalt Shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/comparing-3tab-vs-architectural-vs-luxury-asphalt-shingles).   [![roofing material quiz](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/e54bfda3-5bea-47e4-bcff-a2554af25f22.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/e54bfda3-5bea-47e4-bcff-a2554af25f22) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### Can I Do a Metal Roof and Asphalt Shingle Roof Combination? 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