--- title: The Pros and Cons of Synthetic Shingles description: Are you interested in synthetic shingles? If so, you need to know the pros and cons of synthetic shingles to determine if they're the right roofing material for your new roof. In this video, I break down the pros and cons of synthetic shingles you need to keep in mind when making your decision. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images%20%2844%29.png --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-synthetic-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) [Synthetic Roofing](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/synthetic-roofing) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # The Pros and Cons of Synthetic Shingles September 8th, 2022 | 1 min. read - Share This Article - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-synthetic-shingles) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=The+Pros+and+Cons+of+Synthetic+Shingles&url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-synthetic-shingles&via=) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-synthetic-shingles&title=The+Pros+and+Cons+of+Synthetic+Shingles&summary=Are+you+interested+in+synthetic+shingles%3F+If+so%2C+you+need+to+know+the+pros+and+cons+of+synthetic+shingles+to+determine+if+they%27re+the+right+roofing+material+for+your+new+roof.+In+this+video%2C+I+break+down+the+pros+and+cons+of+synthetic+shingles+you+need+to+keep+in+mind+when+making+your+decision.) - [**](mailto:?body=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/pros-cons-synthetic-shingles) ![The Pros and Cons of Synthetic Shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images%20%2844%29.png) ![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 ## The pros and cons of synthetic shingles As technology improves, newer roofing materials are starting to pop up. One of these popular new roofing materials are synthetic shingles.  Unfortunately, there's not a lot of information out there about them. That's what this video is for.  For over 30 years, the team at Bill Ragan Roofing has provided honest information so homeowners can make the best decisions. Because of this, I'll break down what you need to know about synthetic shingles.  In this video, you'll learn the pros and cons of synthetic shingles to help you determine if it's the right type of roofing material for your roof replacement.   After watching, don't forget to check out [How to Hire a Good Roofing Contractor](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/how-hire-good-roofing-contractor) if you think synthetic shingles are right for you. If you want to know the other roofing material options take this [Roofing Material Quiz](https://www.billraganroofing.com/which-roof-is-right-for-you) to narrow down your search even more.  [![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 [### Cedar Shake vs. Synthetic Cedar Shake: Which is Right for You? July 3rd, 2026|9 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/natural-cedar-shake-vs-synthetic-cedar-shake) [### Synthetic Cedar Shake Roofing: Is It Right for You? December 22nd, 2025|6 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/synthetic-cedar-shake-roofing) [### How Much Does a Synthetic Cedar Shake Roof Cost? 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