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What Shingles Should I Get For a New Roof?
Posted on 11/21/23 at 6:20 pm
Posted on 11/21/23 at 6:20 pm
Insurance is paying for a new roof due to hail storm.
I've chosen my roofer, who's been in business fur 20+ years. We're looking for a good quality architectural shingle. What mfrs should I be looking at? Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed etc. I've read that once I choose, I should make sure to get the whole "system ". Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm in DFW if that matters
I've chosen my roofer, who's been in business fur 20+ years. We're looking for a good quality architectural shingle. What mfrs should I be looking at? Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed etc. I've read that once I choose, I should make sure to get the whole "system ". Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm in DFW if that matters
Posted on 11/21/23 at 8:13 pm to SirSaintly
I just put on the CertainTeed Landmark Pro, Max Definition in Weathered Wood. Great looking roof, live in the Baton Rouge area, had a bad Hailstorm in June 2023.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 9:50 pm to SirSaintly
All mentioned are good. To add to your list: Malarky and Atlas. I would suggest considering a high (4) impact rated shingle. Some insurance companies offer discounts for impact resistance. The IBHS tests and rates shingles each year from different manufacturers. Might be something to look into. [link=(rating )]https://ibhs.org/hail/shingle-performance-ratings/[/link]
Posted on 11/22/23 at 4:11 am to SirSaintly
TAMKO Titan XT
Best wind warranty on the market and I just had these installed.
Best wind warranty on the market and I just had these installed.
This post was edited on 11/22/23 at 4:13 am
Posted on 11/22/23 at 5:41 am to SirSaintly
Shingles are like trucks. Everyone thinks they have the best but most of the big manufacturers make quality shingles with solid warranties - GAF, Owens, Tamko, Certaineed.
Some guys say tundras are better, some dudes think F150s are the best, some guys love Chevy, a few idiots like GM. But they all pretty much get the job done.
But make no mistake- Mother Nature is undefeated and she'll rip all of them off of your roof at a moments notice snd not give a frick about brand name.
To me the smartest thing you can do is get a fortified certification on your roof. Typically this involves seam tape on the osb, an extra layer of under layment and a third party inspector. There are grants in the state for this, this will lower your insurance rate and Frankly if a hammer of s storm comes through/ everyone is gonna lose their shingles. Everyone.
But that Seam tape can keep your house dry which so so so important
Some guys say tundras are better, some dudes think F150s are the best, some guys love Chevy, a few idiots like GM. But they all pretty much get the job done.
But make no mistake- Mother Nature is undefeated and she'll rip all of them off of your roof at a moments notice snd not give a frick about brand name.
To me the smartest thing you can do is get a fortified certification on your roof. Typically this involves seam tape on the osb, an extra layer of under layment and a third party inspector. There are grants in the state for this, this will lower your insurance rate and Frankly if a hammer of s storm comes through/ everyone is gonna lose their shingles. Everyone.
But that Seam tape can keep your house dry which so so so important
Posted on 11/22/23 at 7:03 am to SirSaintly
Atlas Pinnacle Impact-Class 4 high impact rated shingle. Just had them installed with the total Atlas system.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 7:31 am to SirSaintly
Get those Tesla solar shingles.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 8:18 am to SirSaintly
Get the scotch guard ones from Atlas Pinnacle because your roof wont get full of algae. I moved out of a house I put that roof on 8 years ago and when passing it even today it looks brand new on the north side. I replaced the roof on the house I’m in now a few years ago and did the same thing. It still looks brand new.
This post was edited on 11/22/23 at 8:19 am
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:08 am to SirSaintly
I went with ATLAS Pinnacle Premier Shingles about 2 months ago. Hearthstone color.
This post was edited on 11/22/23 at 11:50 am
Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:15 am to SirSaintly
Ever considered going metal?
Posted on 11/22/23 at 12:14 pm to SirSaintly
I'm a GC and do roofing more than anything. Install them every day. The only two shingles I'd put on my roof are Malarkey or Atlas. They both are both incredible shingles with actual good research and development put into their shingles. Even Malarkey's basic architectural shingle is now class 3 impact resistant.
The two you couldn't pay me to put on my roof are CertainTeed and Tamco. I'm in North LA and while I'd like to support local (even though they don't ship direct from here), CertainTeed is just a crap shingle. Little to know R&D put into their products. You can just hold a CT and Tamco and tell the difference when holding a Malarkey or Atlas. Malarkey and Atlas also take care of their customers very well if there is ever a manufacturers default.
Make sure your contractor is using synthetic felt as well instead of old tar paper. That's actually one of the biggest factors on cooling your roof, not shingle color like most people think. And make sure they are installing drip edge as well. If your contractor isn't putting drip edge on he is cutting corners and most likely not even pulling a permit. Get him to replace the flashing/color/cap on your gas vents as well. If it's insurance even if they didn't originally replace them that is an item that can be supplemented. You don't want reused gas vents, that is a leak waiting to happen.
The two you couldn't pay me to put on my roof are CertainTeed and Tamco. I'm in North LA and while I'd like to support local (even though they don't ship direct from here), CertainTeed is just a crap shingle. Little to know R&D put into their products. You can just hold a CT and Tamco and tell the difference when holding a Malarkey or Atlas. Malarkey and Atlas also take care of their customers very well if there is ever a manufacturers default.
Make sure your contractor is using synthetic felt as well instead of old tar paper. That's actually one of the biggest factors on cooling your roof, not shingle color like most people think. And make sure they are installing drip edge as well. If your contractor isn't putting drip edge on he is cutting corners and most likely not even pulling a permit. Get him to replace the flashing/color/cap on your gas vents as well. If it's insurance even if they didn't originally replace them that is an item that can be supplemented. You don't want reused gas vents, that is a leak waiting to happen.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 11:47 pm to SirSaintly
Atlas Pinnacle is a class 3
Atlas StormMaster is a class 4 and a beast of a shingle
OC Duration is a Class 3
OC Duration Storm is a class 4 also a beast of a shingle
Those are the best shingles IMO, and you'll be happy with any of those... Atlas gets the edge for me with the anti algae tech
GAF isnt bad, but a step down... and CertainTeed is meh
Stay away from IKO and Tamko
Yes, get the starter shingles and capping that pair with the manufacturer. And for the love of everything that is holy, do not let them put on those black rubber pipe boots.. those things will rot in 7-10 years from UV damage and allow water to leak in your home (ask for bullet boot pipe jacks, they are UV resistant)... also change out the flashing on any metal vents so the whole roof is good to go for the life of the shingles
Atlas StormMaster is a class 4 and a beast of a shingle
OC Duration is a Class 3
OC Duration Storm is a class 4 also a beast of a shingle
Those are the best shingles IMO, and you'll be happy with any of those... Atlas gets the edge for me with the anti algae tech
GAF isnt bad, but a step down... and CertainTeed is meh
Stay away from IKO and Tamko
Yes, get the starter shingles and capping that pair with the manufacturer. And for the love of everything that is holy, do not let them put on those black rubber pipe boots.. those things will rot in 7-10 years from UV damage and allow water to leak in your home (ask for bullet boot pipe jacks, they are UV resistant)... also change out the flashing on any metal vents so the whole roof is good to go for the life of the shingles
Posted on 11/24/23 at 11:33 am to SirSaintly
I think we're going to go with Malarky. Seems to get really good reviews
Posted on 11/26/23 at 8:18 am to SirSaintly
Atlas is good but has a weak workmanship warranty on their best warranty. OC has a great warranty and product and is well represented here in South LA. GAF also has a great warranty and product but doesn’t seem to have alot of coverage here in South LA. Can’t speak on others. We used OC in Lafayette and so far have been very pleased. We replaced an Atlas roof at 25 yrs.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 11:05 pm to SirSaintly
Use a IR shingle for sure: Atlas, GAF, Owens Corning or centinteed are all good and about the same.
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