What Shingle Should I Put on My Roof?
Now that you’re ready to have a new roof install you may be unsure of what shingles you would like on your roof. At Harmony Roofing we will be happy to offer suggestions on our preferred shingles and make sure it is best for you.
However, if you would like to explore the single manufacturers we work with and their products in more detail we have put together a list below with links to the manufactures’ website. There you will find manufacturer warranties, shingle color options for your area, and much more. It is also important to keep in mind that some Home Insurances do offer discounts on your premium with the installation of certain shingles.
Malarkey Vista Class III Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Limited Lifetime Material Warranty
o 110 mph (177 kph) Limited Wind Warranty
o 130 mph (209 kph) Enhanced Wind Warranty Available
o Vista® AR 12-year Algae Resistant System Warranty
o Your Choice™ Warranty Program
o 12-year Right Start™ Period
Malarkey Windsor Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Limited Lifetime Material Warranty
o 110 mph (177 kph) Limited Wind Warranty
o 140 mph (225 kph) Enhanced Wind Warranty Available
o Windsor® Limited Lifetime Scotchgard™ Protector Warranty
o Your Choice™ Warranty Program
o 15-year Right Start™ Period
o SBS Certified**
Malarkey Legacy Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Limited Lifetime Material Warranty
o 110 mph (177 kph) Limited Wind Warranty
o 130 mph (209 kph) Enhanced Wind Warranty Available
o Legacy® Scotchgard™ Limited Lifetime Scotchgard™ Protector Warranty
o Your Choice™ Warranty Program
o 15-year Right Start™ Period
o SBS Certified**
Certaineed Northgate Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Class 4 impact resistance, the highest rating available
o Greater cold-weather flexibility
o Increased granule adhesion
o Enhanced crack resistance
o Better weatherability
o Shrink resistance
o SBS Certified**
Certainteed Presidential Shake Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Lifetime, limited transferable warranty
o 10-year SureStart™ warranty that covers 100% of replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects
o 15-year StreakFighter® warranty against streaking and discoloration caused by airborne algae
o 15-year, 110 mph wind-resistance warranty
o Wind warranty upgrade is available for up to 130 mph. Specified CertainTeed starter and CertainTeed hip and ridge are required.
Certainteed Landmark Class III Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Lifetime, limited transferable warranty
o 10-year SureStart™ warranty (100% replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects)
o 10-year StreakFighter® warranty against streaking and discoloration caused by airborne algae
o 15-year, 110 mph wind-resistance warranty
o Wind warranty upgrade is available for Landmark up to 130 mph.
IKO Nordic Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Built-in Algae Resistance
o Designed to lie down and stay down to ensure maximum protection against wind uplift, blow-off and water penetration.
o 15-Year, 130 mph wind-resistance warranty
o SBS Certified**
GAF Timberline Armorshield II Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Passes UL 2218 Impact Resistance Test with Class 4 rating (highest possible)
o Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty 1
o Fiberglass asphalt construction
o StainGuard ® protection 2
o SBS Certified**
GAF Grand Sequoia Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Passes UL 2218 Impact Resistance Test with Class 4 rating (highest possible)
o SBS modified asphalt formula and an added fiberglass backing for impact resistance
o Lifetime ltd. transferable warranty
o Fiberglass asphalt construction
o SBS Certified**
Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Flex Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Patented SureNail Technology
o Breakthrough Design
o Triple Layer Protection®
o Outstanding Grip
o Streakguard Algae Resistance Protection
o Exceptional Wind Resistance (130 mph)
o SBS Certified**
Owens Corning Duration Storm Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Patented SureNail Technology
o Breakthrough Design
o Triple Layer Protection®
o Outstanding Grip
o Streakguard Algae Resistance Protection
o Exceptional Wind Resistance (130 mph)
Tamko Heritage IR Class IV Shingles – Link to Website
- Main Features
o Heritage IR shingles are classified by UL for compliance with UL 2218 Class 4
o Wood-shake look and beauty
o Shadowtone feature adds dimension, depth of appearance and curb appeal
o Limited Lifetime Warranty & Arbitration Agreement*
o 10-year Full Start™ Period • 10-year Algae Cleaning Limited Warranty
**What are “SBS,” shingles?
- First, it is important to understand what “SBS,” stands for which is styrene-butadiene-styrene, which is a rubber-like ingredient used to modify the pliability and weatherability of the roofing asphalt shingles.
- SBS shingles look like regular shingles, but they come with enhanced performance characteristics such as tear resistance, surface granular adhesion, and probably the most important are their impact resistant qualities. This is crucial to a roof in Colorado where hailstorms are a common occurrence and where the impact-resistant will help.
Brands that Harmony Roofing utilizes that are SBS certified are as follows:
- Certainteed Northgate
- Malarkey Legacy
- Malarkey Windsor
- GAF Grand Sequoia
- GAF Timberline Armorshield II
- Owens Corning Duration Flex
- IKO Nordic
Brands that Harmony Roofing utilizes that are non-SBS certified:
- Owens Corning Duration Storm
- Tamko Heritage IR
- Certainteed Presidential Shake IR
- Certainteed Landmark IR
Please note that town and city have code requirements that may impact what shingles can be installed on your roof. If you have questions regarding code requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We can point you in the right direction and let you know what shingles will meet your town or city’s specifications.
Also, keep in mind that this these shingles are for asphalt shingle roofs. If you are interested in installing a metal roof we can help there as well.