Roofing Shingles for Sloped Roofs

Increase in awareness about multi-comfort living environment and sustainable design has spurred architects and builders to experiment with new ideas and novel roofing solutions

Roofs, today, are designed not only to be strong and watertight, but also to be lightweight yet sturdy. Properties such as heat insulation, acoustic insulation, and optimum usage of natural light and ventilation are increasingly becoming an intrinsic part of a roofing system.

All of these desired characteristics can be met by using a number of products, which when combined with one another, form a composite roof deck solution. But, what do you do to conceal this composite roof deck from the top? The answer is, by using Roofing Shingles.

Style and flexibility

First introduced in India by Saint-Gobain, through its group company CertainTeed, Roofing Shingles are membranous coverings for sloped roofs. Shingles are composites of fiberglass and mineral stabilized high-grade asphalt. They come in the form of sheets (mat-like) and each sheet is 3 ft x 1ft in size. They are overlaid with crushed limestone granules, which have been subjected to ceramic coating. Shingles can be installed on any hard and even roof surface (RCC Slab, Fibercement Board, Marine Ply etc.) that is minimum 16mm thick.


The fiberglass matrix of shingles enables them to adhere to various roofs profiles such as simple slopes, steep and high-pitched roofs, domes and curvilinear roof designs, without causing them to crack or break over a period of time. Additionally, the ceramic coating on limestone granules inhibits color-fading when exposed to UV rays, and ensures that the roof’s aesthetic appeal is retained for years to come.

As far as the styles and patterns are concerned, Shingles from Saint-Gobain come in more than 6 distinctly crafted patterns, each imparting a unique roof design. Plus, a gamut of colors in each pattern often leaves architects and designers spoilt for choice. Homeowners can be assured of finding the exact color of Shingles to match their requirement and which blend well with the house’s surroundings.

High performance

One of the main advantages of Shingles is their ability to offer uncompromised performance against water-leakages and turbulent weather conditions. Owing to their asphalt composition and overlapping method of installation, Shingles protect the roof-deck system from coming in contact with water from the top, which otherwise would have an adverse impact on the heat and acoustic insulation properties of the deck-solution. Regions that exhibit perennial rainfall, or hot and humid climate, or windy and snowy terrain; do not pose any hindrance for the unfailing performance of the Shingles - technically as well as aesthetically.

Case studies

An example of the aesthetical appeal and versatile functionality of Roofing Shingles is best illustrated by the Symbiosis University Project in Pune, Maharashtra where Saint-Gobain Roofing Shingles have been used.

The university roof employs a deck system installed on a metal fabrication to meet its heat and acoustic insulation criteria. This entire roofing deck is covered by Saint-Gobain Roofing Shingles, which not only ensure 100% waterproofing to the roof, but also render a stunning view from the top.

The Saint-Gobain Advantage

Owing to its pioneering status, Saint-Gobain continues to spearhead the pan-India product awareness drive on Roofing Shingles and their advantages. With high emphasis on quality application, Saint-Gobain is armed with a team of Product Managers, Application Engineers and Marketing Personnel present across all major cities. An all-India network of dealers and company-trained application teams ensure quality work that holds aloft the international application standards set by Saint-Gobain.


“With an unmatched track record of having installed over 300 lakh sft. of roofing with Shingles across India, and offering the widest range of Shingles to the customers, we have not only pioneered the concept of roofing with Shingles but also set the benchmark for high-quality application of Shingles,” says Harish V. Holalu, Business Head, CertainTeed-India, Saint-Gobain.

He adds, “Our mix of prestigious projects such as Legislative Assembly Building of the state of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh; the biggest and most prominent townships (Lavasa, Aamby Valley etc.) and gated-communities for some of the best builders in the country (such as Sobha, Lodha Group, Prestige, Tata Housing, Mahindra etc.), a number of premium resorts, international schools, designer villas and celebrity residences bear testimony on our quality offerings. And we shall continue to better them and strive to delight our customers to the fullest.”