Asphalt is one of the most popular materials used in residential roofing. Statistics suggest that roughly 80% or four out of every five homes in the US are covered with asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are affordable, look good, and hold up reasonably well against the elements.
Roof in need of a maintenance or replacement due to cracks or thermal splitting in asphalt shingles
A typical asphalt shingle roof can cost anywhere from $4.00 to $9.50 per square foot to install, depending on the choice of material, roof difficulty, project scope, and your home’s location. – Undoubtedly, that is a rather wide range for composition shingles.
In this guide, we will explore the average cost to shingle a roof on a typical house. We will cover six main types of roofing shingles, including composition or asphalt, metal, cedar, synthetic or rubber shingles, stone coated steel shingles, and the new GAF Timberline solar shingles. Armed with the latest prices and pros and cons of each system, you can decide what type of shingle is best for your home and budget. Let’s delve in.
It is generally agreed that CertainTeed’s shingle quality is at or near the top of all fiberglass (fiberglass-reinforced mat that serves as a base for asphalt composition shingle) shingle brands.
Certainteed Grand Manor Shingles Roof in Colonial Slate
CertainTeed’s large selection of available asphalt shingle products includes the most luxury roofing shingle lines of any brand, plus the mid-grade architectural or dimensional shingles, and the basic 3-tab or strip shingles.
CertainTeed’s Grand Manor and Presidential Shake products are prime examples of Premium roofing shingles that have enhanced depth and differentiated appearance.
CertainTeed’s Landmark PRO roofing shingles are an example of a traditional architectural shingle designed to appear fuller and more dimensional compared to the flattish-looking 3-tab shingle. Dimensional shingles are also thicker and heavier than the basic 3-tab strip shingles.
Did you know? CertainTeed is a heavyweight brand – literally. Its shingles contain more asphalt than most.
CertainTeed shingles, even the 3-tab strip shingles, weigh 200-plus pounds per square. Most weigh 250-480lbs per square. More weight means better durability (and impact resistance).
Other brands’ shingles weigh 160-280lbs per roofing square.
But what about the price? It’s not a secret that all, CertainTeed is the most expensive brand overall. It sometimes denies warranty claims, though that’s a common complaint about all shingle brands.
Are CertainTeed Shingles Your Best Shingle Option?
Anyone researching shingles will find a lot of praise for CertainTeed roofing, along with a few horror stories.
This in-depth review provides unbiased information to help you make a well-educated buying decision.
Information in this guide is based on the perspectives of roofing contractors who install a wide range of products from different asphalt shingle brands, home inspectors that regularly check CertainTeed shingle and other roofs for potential problems, and homeowners who have lived beneath these shingles for years.
