What purpose do the tabs on roofing shingles serve?

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huppercupper asked:

I was recently asked this question by a friend & cannot find an answer on the web.

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    3 Responses to “What purpose do the tabs on roofing shingles serve?”

    1. devil1hunter Says:
      May 5th, 2008 at 9:15 am

      The tabs actually act as a guide to direct water off the roof. That is why you do not line them up on each row, but every other row…
      Plus it makes the roof look good….

    2. Sawman Says:
      May 5th, 2008 at 2:19 pm

      The cut out for the cut out for the cut out quicker in the tabs.

    3. rangedog Says:
      May 5th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

      The roof otherwise it would drip and drain lot longer.