Asphalt roofing shingles come in a wide variety of styles and colors for residential and commercial applications. Asphalt roofing shingles are the most commonly used residential roofing products in the market. There are three major categories of roofing shingles including strip roofing shingles, dimensional roofing shingles and premium roofing shingles.Premium roofing shingles are typically laminated and provide enhanced aesthetics and an increased design element.