Architectural asphalt shingles are the smartest value in roofing. We install them with proper underlayment, ice and water shield, and balanced ventilation so they last as long as they should.
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Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material on Long Island for good reason: they look sharp, stand up to coastal weather, and deliver the best cost per year of protection. We install architectural shingles from leading manufacturers in a wide range of colors and profiles.
Every asphalt roof we install includes proper underlayment, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, and balanced ventilation so your shingles last as long as they should.
From swapping wind-damaged shingles to a complete Long Island roof replacement, our crews do it all with written estimates up front. Not sure which you need? Start with a free inspection and we will show you exactly what we find.
Most of the roofs we tear off and rebuild are asphalt, and most of what we put back is architectural shingle, nailed six to a course over fresh underlayment. We handle the whole job. Tear-off, decking repairs, ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, new pipe boots and flashing, ridge vent, cleanup. One crew, one written price before we start, and a schedule we put in the estimate.
Asphalt makes up the bulk of our Long Island roofing schedule, so our installers see every roof style and pitch the island has. If your shingles are curling or shedding granules but the decking underneath is still sound, our Long Island roof repair crew can often swap the bad sections and buy you years. We put both options in writing, and the choice stays yours.
Asphalt shingles cover most Long Island homes for good reason, but they are not automatic. Here is the straight comparison.
Architectural asphalt shingles deliver decades of protection at the lowest installed cost of any roofing material. Measured per year of service, nothing else on the market comes close.
Modern architectural shingles come in dozens of colors and profiles, including designer lines that mimic slate and cedar shake. There is a match for every Long Island home style and HOA.
Most residential asphalt roofs are torn off, rebuilt, and cleaned up in one to two days. Less time exposed to weather, less disruption to your household, and a magnetic nail sweep before we leave.
Three-tab bargains:
Cheap three-tab shingles save little and give up wind resistance where Long Island, NY needs it most.
Skipped ventilation:
Shingles cook from below on an unvented attic. If a quote never mentions ventilation, the warranty and lifespan are both at risk.
Nailing shortcuts:
High-wind nailing patterns are the difference between shingles that stay on in a nor'easter and shingles in your yard.
Architectural asphalt shingles typically last 25 to 30 years on Long Island, and how the roof is maintained decides which end of that range you get. Asphalt asks less than any premium material, but it still asks. The full list:
Asphalt is not one product. The tier you choose sets the look, the wind rating, and the lifespan.
1. Architectural Shingles:
The standard for Long Island, NY homes. Dimensional profiles, strong wind ratings, and the best cost per year of any roof.
2. Designer and Premium Lines:
Thicker profiles that mimic the look of Long Island slate roofing and cedar shake for a fraction of the price, with longer warranties to match.
3. Coastal Wind-Rated Systems:
Enhanced nailing patterns and high-wind shingles for South Shore and beachfront exposures where gusts write the rules, backed by our Long Island emergency roof repair crews when a storm wins anyway.
Homeowners ask us for the best asphalt shingles by name, and the honest answer is that at the architectural tier the big three are closer than the marketing suggests. Installation quality decides more than the label on the wrapper.
GAF markets Timberline HDZ as North America's best selling shingle, and it is our most common request on Long Island. Wide color range, solid wind rating, fair price.
Landmark is a heavier dual-layer shingle with deeper shadow lines. Worth the step up if you plan to stay in the house long term.
Oakridge covers the value end and Duration adds a reinforced nailing strip that grips fasteners in high wind. We also quote IKO Cambridge on budget-focused projects.
Whichever line you choose, we install the same manufacturer's starter strips, hip and ridge caps, and ridge vent so the wind warranty stays intact, and every quote names the exact shingle line in writing.
Shingle color is the choice you will look at every day for the next 25 years. GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning each offer dozens of colors per line, from solid blacks to blended browns and grays.
Black roof shingles: The most requested color on Long Island right now, with dark gray close behind. Dark roof shingles run a few degrees warmer in summer, so we check attic ventilation before you commit, and modern granules hold their color far better than older shingles did.
Designer profiles: Thicker designer lines mimic the look of slate and cedar shake if you want more texture than a standard architectural shingle.
We bring full-size samples to your free estimate so you can see them against your siding in daylight, where colors read differently than on a screen.
Asphalt is the most predictable roofing spend on the market, and three inputs set the number.
1. Roof Size and Complexity:
Squares of coverage set materials, and valleys, dormers, and penetrations set the detail labor.
2. Shingle Tier:
Standard architectural, designer profiles, and coastal wind-rated systems each step up in price and performance.
3. Tear-Off and Decking:
Removing old layers and repairing decking is honest work that belongs in the estimate, not in a change order.
Every project gets a written, itemized estimate before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Roof repairs, roof replacements, and honest inspections backed by over 10 years of local experience.
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Two identical shingle bundles can deliver 15 years or 25 depending entirely on what happens between the truck and the roof deck. Homeowners who prefer natural materials weigh the same installer question on Long Island cedar shake roofing, where craftsmanship matters even more.
Our Advice: Spend your budget on installation quality and ventilation before upgrading shingle tiers. A mid-tier shingle installed right outlives a premium shingle installed wrong, every time.
The Three-Tab Risk:
Bargain bids often hide entry-grade three-tab shingles that give up the wind resistance Long Island weather demands.
The Ventilation Risk:
Shingles cook from below on an unvented attic, and manufacturers void warranties over it. If a quote never mentions ventilation, walk.
Our Approach: Wind-rated systems, full ventilation review on every estimate, and manufacturer-spec installation that keeps your warranty worth the paper.
A shingle roof fails at the details, not out in the open field. Before we load a single bundle, one of us walks the roof and the attic. We probe the decking for soft spots, study how the old flashing was cut around the chimney, and check whether the ridge and soffits actually move air. Each problem we find gets a labeled photo in your estimate, so every line item traces back to a picture.
On installation day the crew strips the roof to bare wood and replaces any plywood that flexes underfoot. Then it goes back together in layers. Ice and water shield along the eaves, synthetic underlayment above it, new drip edge, step flashing bent on site, six nails in every shingle. Salt air and noreasters test all of it, which is why we never skip the steps you cannot see from the street.
We treat every roof like it's protecting our own family.
Benjamin ShepherdCEO · Benny's Roofing
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Twenty-plus reviews and a 5.0 rating say more about our asphalt work than we ever could. Our Google listing sits right here on this page, written by Long Island homeowners we have actually worked for, and we would rather you check it than take our word. Read what they say about crews showing up on time and prices that held from estimate to invoice.
Benny's has been at this for over 10 years, licensed and insured the whole way through. Get two or three quotes for your asphalt roof. When you line ours up against the others, look for the shingle line named in writing, the ventilation plan, and the flashing details. That side by side is a comparison we win more often than not.
Benny's replaced our whole roof after a storm and made the insurance claim painless. Crew was on time, cleaned up every nail, and the new roof looks incredible. Could not recommend them more.
Got three estimates and Benny's was the only one who actually inspected the attic and flashing. Honest, no pressure, and the price was fair. The new roof was done in two days.
A shingle blew off and I expected the runaround. Instead Benny's came out the next morning, fixed it, and didn't even charge me. That's how you earn a customer for life.
New roof in a single day. The crew showed up on time, protected the landscaping, and the final price matched the quote to the dollar. No surprises anywhere.
Financing made a full replacement doable for us. The office kept us in the loop the whole way and the work passed inspection with zero issues. Truly professional.
Quick response after a windstorm. They tarped the roof the same day and had it fully repaired that week. Lifesavers. I recommend Benny's to every neighbor.
A new asphalt roof is a big investment, but it shouldn't have to wait until it becomes an emergency. Our financing options let you protect your home now and spread the cost into predictable monthly payments instead of draining your savings or leaning on a high-interest credit card.
Checking your options takes just a few minutes and won't affect your credit score. Tell us a little about your project, and we'll walk you through plans with quick approvals, flexible terms, and no prepayment penalties.
Yes. We install Long Island asphalt shingle roofing every week: architectural shingles from leading manufacturers, with proper underlayment, ice and water shield, and balanced ventilation so your roof lasts as long as it should. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written estimate.
Architectural shingles are thicker, dimensional shingles with stronger wind ratings and longer warranties than flat 3-tab shingles. On Long Island the price gap is small and the performance gap is not, so we install architectural as our standard, not an upgrade.
We install GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed shingles, including the Timberline and Landmark lines most Long Island homeowners ask about. We use the same manufacturer's starter strips, ridge caps, and ridge vent so the wind warranty stays intact. We bring samples to your free estimate.
Roof size, shingle tier, and how much tear-off and decking work the roof needs set the price, and asphalt is still the lowest cost per year of protection of any roofing material. You get a written, itemized estimate before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Financing with $0 down options is available.
Dozens. Black and dark gray are the most requested shingle colors on Long Island right now, with weathered wood tones close behind. We bring full-size samples to your free estimate so you can see them against your siding in daylight.
Usually, yes. Wind-blown, cracked, or missing shingles can often be repaired without touching the rest of the roof. We start with a free inspection, show you photos of what we find, and only recommend replacement when repair would be wasting your money.
Architectural asphalt shingles typically last 25 to 30 years on Long Island, and ventilation plus basic maintenance decide which end of that range you get. Keep the gutters clear, replace damaged shingles promptly, and the roof will earn its full lifespan.
Yes, when installed correctly. We use enhanced nailing patterns, ice and water shield, and wind-rated shingles so your roof stands up to nor'easters and salt air. Every shingle gets six nails in the manufacturer's nailing zone, the high-wind spec.
Booking a visit takes one phone call or the short form on this page. We show up when we said we would, get up on the roof, check the attic if you will let us in, and lay full-size shingle samples against your siding so you can judge the color in daylight instead of on a screen. Bring us your questions while we are there.
You get a written estimate, itemized down to the drip edge, and it costs you nothing. Nobody camps at your kitchen table waiting for a signature. Take the paper, compare it, sleep on it. Benjamin Shepherd built this company over 10 years on repeat customers and referrals, and pressure has never been part of how we earn either one.
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