The Cheapest Way to Make Your New Roof Really Stand Out From Your Neighbors

Drive through almost any newer neighborhood in Maryland or Pennsylvania and you will notice something.

All the roofs look the same.

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Same architectural shingles. Same blended gray or brown colors. Same shadow lines.

Modern residential asphalt shingles have become incredibly cookie cutter. What used to look like an upgrade now looks like the default setting.

Architectural Shingles Are the New 3-Tabs

There was a time when architectural shingles were a big step up from traditional 3-tab shingles.

They had dimension. They had shadow. They had depth.

Example of older 3-tab style shingles versus the more popular architectural style shingles. But architectural shingles are like the new 3-tab. Everyone has them, so they no longer stand out.

Now? Architectural shingles are everywhere. They are the new 3-tabs. They are standard. They are expected. They no longer make your house stand out.

If your goal is simply to replace an old roof, architectural shingles are fine. But if your goal is curb appeal and differentiation, they will not separate your home from the rest of the block.

The Affordable Designer Upgrade: CertainTeed Belmont

If you want your roof to truly stand out without jumping into ultra high designer pricing, one of the smartest moves is CertainTeed Belmont shingles.

Belmont is a designer shingle, but it sits on the lower end of the designer price spectrum compared to some heavier luxury lines.

CertainTeed Belmont Designer Shingle - Stonegate Gray

Yet visually, it looks completely different from standard architectural shingles.

Belmont features:

• Larger tab sizes

• Distinct geometric cut patterns

• Strong shadow lines

• Bold, defined color contrasts

Instead of that blended, muddy, cookie cutter look, Belmont gives you crisp lines and a slate inspired appearance.

From the street, people notice it.

Why Belmont Makes a Bigger Visual Impact

Most architectural shingles rely on subtle color blending. The result is that many roofs fade into the background.

Belmont does the opposite.

The shape and pattern are more defined. The profile is more pronounced. The roof looks intentional rather than generic.

It gives your home:

• More character

• More texture

• A higher end appearance

• Better visual separation from your neighbors

Without requiring you to spend at the very top of the designer shingle price range.

Relative Price of Belmont

Yes, designer shingles do cost more than architectural shingles.

But Belmont is often one of the more approachable designer options in the CertainTeed lineup, roughly between $2800 - $3800 more than CertainTeed Landmark (basic architectural) shingles for the average size roof.

But with that extra cost, you get:

• A true designer look

• Strong curb appeal

• Long term durability

• A roof that actually looks different

And the price is still far less than slate, synthetic slate, or the highest tier designer asphalt shingles.

If you are already investing in a new roof, the incremental upgrade to Belmont is often one of the most cost effective ways to dramatically change your home’s appearance.

The Cheapest Way to Stand Out

If your house currently blends in with every other house on your street, and you want to change that without completely changing the structure of your home, the roof is one of the most powerful upgrades you can make.

New siding is impactful. New windows help. But a bold designer roof changes the entire silhouette of your home.

And Belmont is one of the cheapest ways to achieve that standout effect.

Colors

If there is a downside to the CertainTeed Belmont designer shingles, it's that they are only currently available in five colors, but each color packs a punch.

CertainTeed Belmont - Black Granite

CertainTeed Belmont Designer Shingle - Black Granite

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CertainTeed Belmont - Colonial Slate

CertainTeed Belmont Designer Shingle - Colonial Slate

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CertainTeed Belmont - Stonegate Gray

CertainTeed Belmont Designer Shingle - Stonegate Gray

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CertainTeed Belmont Designer Shingle - Shenandoah (image on home unavailable)

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CertainTeed Belmont Designer Shingle - Weathered Wood (image on home unavailable)

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Belmont Shingle Installation in Maryland and Pennsylvania

We install CertainTeed Belmont shingles throughout:

• Harford County, MD

• Baltimore County, MD

• Carroll County, MD

• Howard County, MD

• Anne Arundel County, MD

• Cecil County, MD

• Frederick County, MD

• Montgomery County, MD

• York County, PA

• Lancaster County, PA

• Chester County, PA

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If you are considering a roof replacement and want something that actually looks different from every other architectural shingle in the neighborhood, Belmont is worth a serious look. Learn more about CertainTeed Belmont shingle's on CertainTeed's website.

If you live within our service area, call us today at (877) 846-9566 for your free consultation. Or schedule your free roof consultation online. You can also give our instant online roof quote calculator a try, but note that those prices are for architectural shingles (not designer).