Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are the highest impact rating shingles carry, and in Garland (squarely in DFW hail territory) they are the upgrade that most often pays for itself through insurance premium discounts.
Class 4 is a test result, not a marketing label. It refers to the UL 2218 impact standard, where a shingle has to resist cracking under a steel-ball impact meant to approximate severe hail. For Garland homeowners that pays off twice: fewer storm-damaged roofs over the system’s life, and the wind/hail premium discounts many Texas carriers offer for Class 4 products. Ask your carrier for their specific discount before you decide; we put the product documentation in your policy file either way.
Estimates are free and written, and every inspection is documented with photos. We never waive a deductible, since Texas law does not allow it, and we are not a public adjuster. Our job is to show your carrier what the storm actually did to the roof.
Why Garland Roofs Face the Impact Test for Real
Hail records show 37 days of one-inch or larger hail within 7 miles of Garland since 2006, and 12 of those days brought golf-ball size stones or bigger. The largest measured 2.5 inches on June 2, 2017. That is the scenario the steel-ball test is built around. Housing age matters as well: the median Garland home was built in 1978, and 55% of the city’s housing units predate 1980, so many roofs here have already been through a cycle or two and owners are choosing the product they will live with for the long haul.
Garland is in Dallas County, and the same crews install Class 4 shingles in Rowlett and Richardson. Ask for nearby addresses when we quote; a roof that has taken a few storms tells you more than a sample board.
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 Garland
How a roof system holds up in Garland depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
37
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1978
Median year homes built
Hail near Garland
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 27, 2026: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 23, 2021: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 21, 2017: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Garland homes are
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 55% of the city's 86,216 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 7 miles of Garland); 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 Garland
Do Class 4 shingles make my roof hail-proof in Garland?
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 Garland?
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 Garland?
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 Garland?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Garland?
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 55% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 10% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
