Architectural shingles, or sometimes called laminated shingles, are usually a much higher quality alternative to 3-tab shingles. They are thicker and don’t have gaps between tabs which can be an access point for wind and debris. As great as they are, they can still be damaged. In the photo above, the yellow arrows point to a crease line in the reveal of the shingle. This line was caused by the shingle being uplifted and bent over itself due to the strength of the wind! These creases are visible because the granules on the shingle are displaced and make the shingle more susceptible to damage.
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