Asphalt architectural shingles (what most of Frisco calls composition or comp roofing) remain the metroplex workhorse: the strongest cost-to-performance ratio for most homes, with impact-rated Class 4 options suited to DFW hail country.
Picking a shingle in Frisco comes down to matching the product tier to the house and to the hail it will face, not to brand loyalty. Architectural shingles set the baseline. Impact-rated Class 4 versions cost more at the start, and many Texas insurers answer with premium discounts. Every install we do is a full tear-off with a decking inspection and proper ventilation, because the hidden layers decide how long a shingle roof lasts.
You receive a free written estimate and a photo-documented inspection. Deductibles are never waived here, as Texas law requires, and Cedar Crest does not act as a public adjuster.
Asphalt Shingles on Frisco’s Young Housing Stock
Frisco’s housing skews young: the median home dates to 2009, 51 percent were built between 1980 and 2009, and 47 percent went up in 2010 or later. Only 2 percent are older than 1980. Most of those homes were delivered with asphalt, so the decisions now are about the second roof, and a tear-off lets us check decking nobody has looked at since the builder closed it in.
Hail shapes the product choice. In 15 of the last 20 years, stones of an inch or more fell within 8 miles of the city, and the storm on March 24, 2019 produced hail measuring 4.5 inches. That record is why we walk most Frisco owners through both an architectural option and a Class 4 option before they decide. The same shingle crews work in Little Elm and The Colony.
THE SYSTEM
Asphalt Shingle Roofing, up close.
New roof day. A completed replacement in North Texas light.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Frisco
How a roof system holds up in Frisco depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
47
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
22
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.5 in.
Largest stone on record
2009
Median year homes built
Hail near Frisco
Hail is a regular event around Frisco. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 47 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of the city, and on 22 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on March 24, 2019. The most recent report: 2-inch hail on June 2, 2026.
March 24, 2019: 4.5-inch hail (softball size)
June 11, 2023: 3.5-inch hail (teacup size)
April 13, 2019: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 21, 2017: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 10, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
How old Frisco homes are
Frisco is young by roofing standards: the median home was built in 2009, and 47% of its 80,353 housing units date to 2010 or later. Many of those homes still have the roof the builder installed, now working through its first hail seasons.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 8 miles of Frisco); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about asphalt shingle roofing in Frisco
How long do asphalt shingles last in Frisco?
DFW sun and hail realistically cap most asphalt systems at fifteen to twenty years regardless of the number on the wrapper. Ventilation quality and hail history move that range more than brand choice.
Are Class 4 shingles worth it in Frisco?
In hail country, frequently yes. They resist impact damage better, and many Texas insurers offer wind/hail premium discounts for them. Ask your carrier what discount applies before deciding.
Is upgrading from builder-grade shingles worth it in Frisco?
Usually at the first replacement or claim: Class 4 impact-rated systems earn many Texas carriers' premium discounts, and newer communities' HOA standards generally approve them easily. The math works hardest on homes facing decades of DFW hail.
How often does hail hit Frisco?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 47 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Frisco, including 22 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2-inch hail on June 2, 2026.
How old are most homes in Frisco?
The median home in Frisco was built in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 2% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 47% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here still have their original builder-installed roof.
