Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are the highest impact rating shingles carry, and in Combine (squarely in DFW hail territory) they are the upgrade that most often pays for itself through insurance premium discounts.
Class 4 refers to the UL 2218 impact standard: the shingle resists cracking under a steel-ball impact test that approximates severe hail. In Combine, that matters twice. You get fewer storm-damaged roofs over the system’s life, and many Texas carriers discount wind/hail premiums for homes roofed with certified Class 4 products. Ask your carrier for their specific discount before you decide; we document the product certification for your policy file either way.
We install and service class 4 impact-resistant shingles across Combine and the surrounding DFW communities. Expect free written estimates, documented inspections, and honest guidance on whether this system actually fits your home and budget.
Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles in Combine, specifically
Before the material talk, look at Combine itself, because the housing stock sets the terms. The ring towns mix housing eras freely: a 1970s ranch, a 1990s two-story, and a this-year build can share one street, and each takes this system differently. That is asphalt territory. Familiar weight, familiar look, and an impact-rated tier that most carriers in this market reward with a premium discount.
The permit runs through Combine’s building department; we handle the filing and the inspection scheduling as part of the job. The weather here is not hypothetical: Class 4 shingles take bruises where standard laminates open up, and the difference shows at the adjuster meeting. The install map around Combine includes Kaufman and Terrell. Seeing a five-year-old local roof beats any sample board. Start with the free inspection; the material conversation is better once we have seen the deck.
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 Combine
How a roof system holds up in Combine depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
6
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
3
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.75 in.
Largest stone on record
1990
Median year homes built
Hail near Combine
Reported hail is less frequent around Combine: NOAA lists 6 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger within 5 miles. Fewer reports can also reflect fewer storm spotters in smaller communities, so a quiet record is not a guarantee. Hail that size was reported in 5 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.75 inches (baseball size) on May 24, 2011. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
May 17, 2010: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
February 5, 2008: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
May 16, 2025: 1-inch hail (quarter size)
March 23, 2013: 1-inch hail (quarter size)
How old Combine homes are
The median home in Combine was built in 1990, and 20% of the city's 874 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 5 miles of Combine); 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 Combine
Do Class 4 shingles make my roof hail-proof in Combine?
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 Combine?
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.
Do you install this on shops and outbuildings near Combine?
Yes. Barns, workshops, and outbuildings are first-class projects out here, not afterthoughts, and the material conversation (usually metal-forward) covers them alongside the house.
How often does hail hit Combine?
NOAA lists 6 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger within 5 miles of Combine. Smaller communities have fewer storm spotters, so reports tend to undercount what actually falls. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
How old are most homes in Combine?
The median home in Combine was built in 1990, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 20% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 11% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
