--- title: What to Consider Before Choosing 3-tab Shingles for your Replacement description: Are you thinking about getting 3-tab asphalt shingles for your roof replacement? If so, you need to consider a few things before making your final decision. In this video, I break down the things you need to consider before choosing 3-tab asphalt shingles for your upcoming roof replacement. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Watch%20this%20Before%20Buying%203%20Tab%20Shingles.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-consider-before-choosing-3-tab-shingles-for-replacement#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) # What to Consider Before Choosing 3-tab Shingles for your Replacement April 7th, 2022 | 1 min. read - Share This Article - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-consider-before-choosing-3-tab-shingles-for-replacement) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+to+Consider+Before+Choosing+3-tab+Shingles+for+your+Replacement&url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-consider-before-choosing-3-tab-shingles-for-replacement&via=) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-consider-before-choosing-3-tab-shingles-for-replacement&title=What+to+Consider+Before+Choosing+3-tab+Shingles+for+your+Replacement&summary=Are+you+thinking+about+getting+3-tab+asphalt+shingles+for+your+roof+replacement%3F+If+so%2C+you+need+to+consider+a+few+things+before+making+your+final+decision.+In+this+video%2C+I+break+down+the+things+you+need+to+consider+before+choosing+3-tab+asphalt+shingles+for+your+upcoming+roof+replacement.+) - [**](mailto:?body=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-consider-before-choosing-3-tab-shingles-for-replacement) ![What to Consider Before Choosing 3-tab Shingles for your Replacement](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Watch%20this%20Before%20Buying%203%20Tab%20Shingles.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   ## What to consider before choosing 3-tab shingles for your replacement A roof replacement is a big investment. So, I understand choosing 3-tab asphalt shingles is tempting due to their low price.  But before making your final decision, there are some things you need to know. In this video, we break down what you need to consider when choosing 3-tab shingles for your new roof.   After watching, check out [3-tab vs. Architectural vs. Luxury Asphalt Shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/comparing-3tab-vs-architectural-vs-luxury-asphalt-shingles) to find the right shingle for you.  [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/831ce160-6e3d-47f0-bac8-d27c495e0c28.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/831ce160-6e3d-47f0-bac8-d27c495e0c28) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### Can I Do a Metal Roof and Asphalt Shingle Roof Combination? June 26th, 2026|6 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/can-do-metal-roof-asphalt-shingle-roof-combination) [### What’s the Most Common Type of Asphalt Shingle? 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