Becoming a Shingle Selection Guru
Color selection is easy. But shingle brand selection? A bit harder!
MY MISSION: By the end of this blog post, you'll be a pro at selecting the right roof for your home!
But here's the quick summary if you don't have time to read the whole article...
ARCHITECTURAL ASPHALT SHINGLES
GOOD: GAF HDZ
BETTER: Certainteed Landmark Pro
BEST: Owens Corning Duration (includes Duration "Designer")
source: 2025 Shingle Olympics — https://youtu.be/uxvNH_kZJMY?si=uutwxjH6P76vMoAG
(disregard Malarky since they're made for blizzard weather and not sold in the Carolinas)
METAL PANELS
BETTER: Tuff-Rib (Rugged but Economical)
BEST: Standing Seam (Gorgeous but Pricey)
To become a shingle selection guru, and for an unbiased scientific review of how all shingles compare to one another, please watch the “Shingle Olympics“ at:
https://youtu.be/uxvNH_kZJMY?si=uutwxjH6P76vMoAG
In the Shingle Olympics, shingles were analyzed by:
nailing zone
sealant strength
weight
impact resistance against hail and wind
asphalt grade
thickness
granule loss
THE TAKEAWAY
The right choice depends on what decision factors you value most...
Choose Owens Corning if performance and modern engineering matters more to you.
Choose Certainteed if appearance and visual depth matters more to you.
Choose GAF if budget matters more to you.
Oh and for metal... here are 10 reasons why you would choose a metal roof over asphalt shingles:
Longevity
Durability
Leak Resistance
Energy Efficiency
Low Maintenance
Fire Resistance
Performance in Snow & Heavy Rain
Higher Resale Perception
Cooler Attic Temperatures
Environmental Impact
Congratulations, you're now a Roof Selection Guru!
If knowledge is power (which you now have), then according to Spider-Man's Uncle Ben ("with great power comes great responsibility"), you are now "responsible" for choosing the future fate of your next roof! 😉
BUT WHAT COMES BEFORE COLOR AND TYPE SELECTION? A proper attic inspection!
Book your complimentary attic inspection today (link below), and yes of course we’ll throw in the less-important rooftop inspection as well…