Price vs value
Material savings on 3-tab can look attractive on a bid. Labor, tear-off, and ice protection are similar either way — so the gap narrows on a full job.
Many manufacturers focus warranty strength on laminated architectural lines.
NH weather factors
- Wind uplift along ridges and open lots
- Ice dam seasons that punish weak eave details
- Sun fade on south slopes — thicker laminates hide wear longer
Our default
Most written scopes lead with architectural options. We will quote 3-tab when budget is the hard constraint and say what you give up.