On Feb 3, 9:16 am, "Robert11" wrote:
Hello:

What would be your recommendation for the appropriate "weight" (or it
specified by thickness, or...?) for a 3-Tab
Asphalt shingle to be used for a residence re-shingling job in New England ?

Want to know what I should be discussing with contractors.

Any brands considered "best" these days ?
Or, any to stay away from ?

Thanks,
B.

Talk to your neighbors or if you have a small local hardware store ask
there, most people won't reccomend an idiot.
As for shingles 3 tab shingles are the minimum and the built up ones
are a lot nicer.
Elk Prestique is a good one so are GAF Timberline ultras.
The package will tell you the weight per square.

As for crickets? In New England very few chimneys exit below the peak
of the rook and a cricket is not required. The space would just fill
up with snow and ice.