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The Most Used Type of Roofing Shingles In Illinois & Iowa Is Asphalt

Asphalt roofing shingles are a great choice for Illinois and Iowa homeowners looking for a new roof! Not only is asphalt the most popular roofing shingle type used on homes across the Midwest but they’re also designed to withstand 20-25 years of weathering with minimal upkeep.

Plus, with hundreds of colors and styles available, you will find the perfect match for your home’s aesthetic. Don’t trust us? Just drive through any residential neighborhood in Northwest Illinois and Northeast Iowa and you’ll likely see countless houses sporting durable and stylish asphalt roofing shingles.

CertainTeed's gray asphalt shingles installed on a home

Readily Available & a Great Value

Not only do asphalt roofing shingles come in various styles and colors, but they are also widely available throughout the U.S. They are efficient to install and can last 20-25 years, making them an attractive choice for professional roofing contractors and homeowners. Asphalt shingles are known for their low cost and durability. While a new roof may be a significant investment, asphalt shingles can help keep costs down. If your existing roof deck is in decent shape, Elevated Roofing may even be able to install new shingles over the old ones, saving you even more money. Talk to us to see if this option could work for you.

CertainTeed's asphalt shingle installed on a home with 2 dormers and a chimney

Is Asphalt the Same as a Composite Shingle?

Landmark® Classic roofing shingles are a trusted name with a reputation for long-lasting protection thanks to their dual-layered construction and superior durability. You can be confident that a CertainTeed Landmark roof won’t just look good for now — it will provide your home with dependable protection for years to come.

CertainTeed's Landmark Classic roofing shingle installed on a home

3 Types of Asphalt Roofing Shingles

There are three major types of asphalt roofing shingle products available today – strip shinglesdimensional shingles, and luxury shingles. Each option offers its benefits and drawbacks, so it’s essential to understand what sets them apart.

Whether you want the finest quality shingle available or looking for a budget-friendly option, there is a category of asphalt shingles that will fit your roofing needs. Understanding the differences between these categories is the first step to keeping your home protected and looking great for years to come.

Strip asphalt shingles
Strip Asphalt Shingles
Dimensional asphalt shingles
Dimensional Asphalt Shingles
Luxury asphalt shingles
Luxury Asphalt Shingles

Strip Asphalt Shingles

When it comes to roofing shingles, strip shingles may be the OG. Also called 3-tab shingles, they’re the original and most basic asphalt shingles. But don’t let their plain appearance fool you. These shingles are tried and true. Made from a single layer of asphalt, strip shingles are lighter and come with a lower cost than others. And while designer shingles have gained popularity over the years, many homeowners and home builders still turn to strip shingles to get the job done.

CertainTeed's XT25 strip asphalt shingles

Dimensional Asphalt Shingles

Have you ever heard of dimensional shingles? They’re also known as architectural or laminate shingles, the most popular type of asphalt roofing shingles. These shingles are made with two or more layers of asphalt that are fused, giving them a thicker and richer appearance that replicates the look of wood shake or natural slate roofing. They’re heavier than strip shingles and come with improved warranty protection.

CertainTeed's LandMark dimensional asphalt shingles

Luxury Asphalt Shingles

Exactly what you would think of when you think of “luxury.” The highest-quality asphalt type shingle out there, luxury shingles are the way to go. These shingles aren’t just heavy-duty – they’re also stunning to look at. With their attention to color and dimension, you’ll swear they’re made of natural wood and slate.

CertainTeed's Grand Manor asphalt shingles

Landmark® Classic

Landmark Classic logo

Landmark® Classic roofing shingles are a trusted name with a reputation for long-lasting protection thanks to their dual-layered construction and superior durability. You can be confident that a CertainTeed Landmark roof won’t just look good for now — it will provide your home with dependable protection for years to come.

Download the Landmark Series Brochure
Landmark asphalt shingle in sunrise cedar
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in black walnut
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in burnt sienna
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in charcoal black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in cinder black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in cobblestone gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in colonial slate
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in driftwood
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in heather blend
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in hunter green
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in weathered wood
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in mojave tan
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in painted desert
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in pewter
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in pewter
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in resawn shake
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in silver birch
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in sunrise cedar
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in terra cotta
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in thunderstorm gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in weathered wood

*Not all color options are available in certain areas. Please see a roofing specialist for more info.

Landmark® ClimateFlex

Landmark ClimateFlex logo

Landmark® ClimateFlex® roofing shingle from CertainTeed stands out for its outstanding durability. Thanks to the latest polymer science, this product provides a better quality of roofing. The rubber-like ClimateFlex® asphalt formula makes the shingles stronger, more pliable, and more resistant to hail and unfavorable weather conditions. Best of all, granule adhesion is suited for the harsh winter.

Download the Landmark ClimateFlex Series Brochure
Landmark ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in weathered wood
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in black walnut
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in burnt sienna
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in charcoal black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in cinder black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in cobblestone gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in colonial slate
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in driftwood
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in heather blend
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in hunter green
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in weathered wood
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in mojave tan
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in painted desert
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in pewter
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in pewter
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in resawn shake
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in silver birch
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in sunrise cedar
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in terra cotta
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in thunderstorm gray
  • Landmark Classic asphalt shingle in weathered wood

*Not all color options are available in certain areas. Please see a roofing specialist for more info.

Landmark® Pro

Landmark Pro logo

The expert’s choice, Landmark® Pro, offers superior performance with unbeatable value. Combining a refined union of vision and value, Landmark® Pro provides a generous selection of color options to satisfy your tastes and preferences. Landmark® Pro is the professional’s choice for top-quality roofing shingle products.

Download the Landmark Pro Series Brochure
Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in granite gray
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in cinder black
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in granite gray
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in black walnut
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in burnt sienna
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in charcoal black
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in coastal blue
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in colonial slate
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in driftwood
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in espresso
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in heather blend
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in mojave tan
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in pewter
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in pewterwood
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in prairie wood
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in red oak
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in resawn shake
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in Shenandoah
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in sunrise cedar
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in weathered wood
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in silver birch
  • Landmark Pro asphalt shingle in cobblestone gray

*Not all color options are available in certain areas. Please see a roofing specialist for more info.

NorthGate® ClimateFlex®

Northgate ClimateFlex logo

Northgate® ClimateFlex® roofing shingles are designed to last season after season. Featuring the latest advances in polymer science, Northgate®’s ClimateFlex® technology employs a rubber-like asphalt formula that makes every shingle strong and pliable. In addition to improved durability, Northgate® provides superior hail resistance, flexibility in cold weather conditions, and stronger granule adhesion.

Download the NorthGate ClimateFlex Series Brochure
NorthGate Max asphalt shingle in burnt sienna
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in driftwood
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in burnt sienna
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in granite gray
  • Asphalt shingle in heather blend
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in hunter green
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in moire black
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in pewter
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in resawn shake
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingle in weathered wood
  • NorthGate ClimateFlex asphalt shingles in silver birch

*Not all color options are available in certain areas. Please see a roofing specialist for more info.

Landmark® Premium

Landmark Premium logo

Landmark® Premium roofing shingles have revolutionized the look of homes and businesses alike with their sleek design, rock-solid protection, and long-term endurance. They stand at the top of the industry as a statement of sophisticated style that is bulletproof – no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. Best of all, Landmark® Premium is designed to be easy to install for professionals. Engineered to protect, enhance, and endure – best-in-class product!

Download the Landmark Premium Series Brochure
Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in burnt sienna
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in colonial slate
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in driftwood
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in georgetown gray
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in heather blend
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in moire black
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in pewterwood
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in resawn shake
  • Landmark Premium asphalt shingle in weathered wood

*Not all color options are available in certain areas. Please see a roofing specialist for more info.

The Benefits of Asphalt Shingles

Modern manufacturing techniques and the physical properties of asphalt have led to the production of numerous specialty asphalt roofing shingles. These shingles are created to fight algae growth, resist hail damage, and offer cool roof color technologies that reduce air conditioning expenses. Some specialty shingles can even help reduce insurance costs, like impact-resistant shingles installed in hail zones. Asphalt shingles are naturally fire-resistant, making them a smart choice for your home.

Photo of an asphalt shingle with smaller images pointing to the different components that make up the shingle

See What Customers Are Saying

  • Roof Replacement

    Great workmanship. House & garage done in 1 day. Everything was cleaned up after.. We highly recommend them.

    Aerial view of Kay's rooftop after a full roof replacement
  • Roof Replacement

    Had my roof, gutters, & skylight replaced—couldn’t be happier! The team was professional, efficient, and detail-oriented.

    Aerial view of Earl's rooftop after a full roof replacement
  • Storm Damage

    Storm damage hit us. Elevated arrived next morning & guided us through everything with great communication. His crew finished our house, garage, & small building in 1 day!

    Aerial view of Sherman's rooftop after storm damage repair

Matt was able to come out and diagnosed the problem with our leaking roof that a different roofer we previously contacted didn’t even seem aware of. He explained everything thoroughly, and within a couple days he was back out and had the repair job finished at a fair price. Everyone we dealt with at Elevated was very friendly and responsive. Would definitely recommend.

Kevin B
Kevin B June 26, 2025

I cannot recommend Elevated Roofing in Dubuque highly enough! From start to finish, they exceeded all expectations. They replaced my roof in record time without sacrificing quality, and their communication was nothing short of stellar. They were thorough in explaining the pricing, completely transparent about any issues, and upfront and honest throughout the process.Their pricing was competitive, and their secretary was incredibly helpful and kind, making the entire experience seamless. JT, the supervisor on duty for my roof, set the tone with his professionalism and courtesy. He introduced himself immediately, walked me through the entire process, and kept me informed about any challenges they encountered and how they resolved them—without requiring any extra input from me.A special shoutout to Matt and Erika for their kindness and understanding. They took the time to address my concerns and reassured me every step of the way. Amazingly, despite surprise issues that arose during the project, the team completed the roof in just one day!This level of efficiency, professionalism, and customer care is rare to find. Elevated Roofing is truly a top-tier company. A 10/10 experience—I would confidently recommend them to family and friends!

Andrew Wolhoy
Andrew Wolhoy June 23, 2025

They fitted our job involving a very old metal roof that was blowing off a shed into their schedule as quickly as possible. They arrived on time and did a professional job. We have more work to be done and we will be calling Elevated Roofing to do it. Thank you.

Mary Katos
Mary Katos June 19, 2025

Top Quality Contractors Using The Highest Quality Roofing Products

Elevated Roofing works hard to protect your roof while strengthening its performance and longevity. In order to do this, we have to hire the best roofers with the most experience while using the best roofing products. From the underlayment to the shingles.

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Close up of a rooftop with 2 dormers