Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are the highest impact rating shingles carry, and in Arlington (squarely in DFW hail territory) they are the upgrade that most often pays for itself through insurance premium discounts.
Class 4 is the top rating under the UL 2218 impact standard: a steel ball is dropped on the shingle to approximate severe hail, and the product has to resist cracking. For an Arlington homeowner that rating pays off twice, with fewer storm-damaged roofs over the life of the system and a wind and hail premium discount from many Texas carriers. Ask your carrier for its specific discount before you decide, and we will document the product rating for your policy file regardless.
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Why impact ratings keep coming up in Arlington
The local hail record answers most of the question. Since 2006 there have been 41 days with hail an inch or larger within 9 miles of Arlington, and 15 of the last 20 years saw at least one of them. Golf-ball-size or larger hail showed up on 21 of those days, which is the kind of impact the UL 2218 test is meant to approximate. The largest stone on record near the city measured 5.0 inches on June 12, 2023.
The housing side points the same direction. With a median build year of 1986 and 33 percent of homes older than 1980, a lot of Arlington roofs are at replacement age, and a replacement is the natural moment to step up to an impact-rated shingle. We install Class 4 systems throughout Tarrant County, including Grand Prairie and Dalworthington Gardens.
THE SYSTEM
Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles, up close.
Class 4 impact-resistant. The standard architectural look over an SBS-modified mat that bruises instead of fracturing.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles in Arlington
How a roof system holds up in Arlington depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
41
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
21
Golf-ball-size hail days
5 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Arlington
Hail is a regular event around Arlington. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of the city, and on 21 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 5 inches (softball size) on June 12, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
June 12, 2023: 5-inch hail (softball size)
May 27, 2024: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 1, 2025: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Arlington homes are
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, and 33% of the city's 153,137 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 9 miles of Arlington); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about class 4 impact-resistant shingles in Arlington
Do Class 4 shingles make my roof hail-proof in Arlington?
No. Class 4 is the highest impact rating, not immunity. Large hail can damage any roof. The rating means significantly better resistance to the hail sizes DFW sees most often.
How much do I save on insurance with Class 4 in Arlington?
It varies by carrier and policy. Texas insurers commonly discount the wind/hail portion of premiums for certified Class 4 roofs. Your agent can quote the exact discount; bring the product certification we provide.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Arlington?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Arlington?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of Arlington, including 21 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 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
How old are most homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 33% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 8% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
