Composite Shingles
Engineered to replicate the beauty of natural slate, cedar shake, or designer shingles — without the drawbacks. Composite shingles combine recycled materials with advanced polymers for a roof that looks premium and lasts decades.
The Premium Look Without the Premium Problems
Natural slate and cedar shake are gorgeous roofing materials — but they come with significant drawbacks. Slate is extremely heavy and expensive. Cedar shake requires constant maintenance, is a fire hazard, and deteriorates in UV-heavy environments. Composite shingles solve every one of these problems.
Engineered for Performance
Composite shingles are made from a blend of recycled polymers, rubber, and natural minerals that are compression-molded under extreme heat and pressure. The result is a material that’s stronger and more durable than what it imitates — resistant to impact, UV, moisture, and fire.
The Smart Upgrade From Asphalt
For homeowners who want something more distinctive than standard asphalt shingles but don’t want the cost and weight of natural materials, composites fill that gap perfectly. They install just like asphalt, weigh about the same, and look like materials that cost two to three times more.
Desert-Climate Advantage
Composite shingles actually outperform many natural materials in the desert. Unlike cedar shake, they don’t dry out and split. Unlike natural slate, they flex under thermal expansion instead of cracking. And unlike standard asphalt, their polymer construction resists the UV degradation that’s the #1 enemy of shingle roofs in the High Desert.
How We Install Composite Shingles
Design Consultation
We help you choose from slate, shake, or designer profiles and colors that complement your home's architecture.
Deck Preparation
Synthetic underlayment is installed over inspected decking, with ice and water shield at critical areas.
Shingle Installation
Composites install like standard shingles — nailed according to manufacturer specs with no special structural requirements.
Ridge & Trim
Matching ridge caps, hip shingles, and starter strips complete the system for a polished, high-end look.
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Looks like slate or shake — costs much less
- Lightweight — no structural reinforcement needed
- Class A fire rated and Class 4 impact resistant
- Made from recycled materials — eco-friendly
- Virtually maintenance-free — no splitting, rotting, or cracking
Considerations
- More expensive than standard asphalt shingles
- Relatively newer product — less long-term track record
- Color options more limited than asphalt
What Makes Composite Shingles Stand Out
Slate Profile
Hand-crafted molds replicate the irregular edges, texture, and depth of quarried slate at a fraction of the weight and cost.
Shake Profile
Authentic wood grain texture mimics natural cedar shake without the fire risk, insect damage, or ongoing maintenance.
Impact Resistance
Class 4 impact rating means these shingles withstand hail and debris that crack natural materials — and may qualify for insurance discounts.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Made from recycled post-industrial plastics and rubber, composite shingles divert waste from landfills and are themselves recyclable at end of life.
See Composite Shingles Up Close
Synthetic slate-profile shingles being installed on a residential home
Composite shingles replicating the look of natural cedar shake
Finished composite roof with authentic natural stone appearance
Common Questions About Composite Shingles
How realistic do composite shingles look?
Modern composites are remarkably convincing. They're molded from actual slate and shake samples, with randomized color variations that avoid the repetitive look of other synthetic products.
Do composite shingles hold up in extreme heat?
Yes. Composite shingles are engineered with UV stabilizers specifically for high-heat environments. They won't curl, crack, or lose granules the way standard asphalt can in sustained 100°+ temperatures.
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