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Getting quotes on new roof. I have narrowed it down to one contractor. They use three roofing shingle/system brands - Certainteed, GAF and Owens Corning. Contractor says all 3 are similar in price, reliability and durability and it is more a matter of color and cosmetic preference. Any roofers here or anyone that has had experience with the brand(s) mentioned above? Thanks | ||
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I just did a roof job with pink panther (ownes corning) Oakridge architectural shingles. Pricing was pretty good I thought. Looked great once on. Went on good too. It was kind of an unplanned project on a property recently purchased. I am assuming it is good quality based on the manufacturer. I did not have a lot of time to research it prior to purchase. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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6 one way, half a dozen the other. I would have no problem choosing any of them and we specify all 3 of them as equals. They all have analogous lines to one another and their warranties are usually identical. The only thing I would look into is if your roofer is a certified installer because that typically gives you even more of a warranty. If the roofer is a certified installer for all three, then pick the color you like best and rest easy. I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log. | |||
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Get the best shingles you can afford. Make sure the felt is replaced and the decking checked for soft spots. The important part is the installation. I also had an agreement as to no trucks on the yard and careful cleanup. Roofing cleats are a big deal when you step on them. | |||
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This. When I had my roof replaced a while back, I went with the best quality architectural shingles Owens Corning makes. They have a 10 year warranty for algae/streaking, etc. and withstand hail and high winds better. I also had all of my flashing replaced. Also, like another post said, make sure they are a certified installer. If it matters to you I know Owens Corning shingles are made in US. The others I have no idea. ——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1 | |||
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I put Timberline architectural on my house 20 years ago, slight staining, but other than that, they look new. _________________________________________________ "Once abolish the God, and the Government becomes the God." --- G.K. Chesterton | |||
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Thanks for the feedback. Going with Owens Corning Tru Definition Duration shingles. Confirmed that the contractor is a Platinum Certified Owens Corning Installer. | |||
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I follow a youtube guy who has done well in the roofing business, and he offers OC products. He has done several unbiased tests, and the only company that refuses to participate is GAF. Roofing Insights if you want to go down that rabbit hole. Although he admits that there are other very good products as well, he and most of those in the business who comment on his videos agree that both OC and Certainteed are outstanding products. But now you're just getting started! You have to decide on things like drip edge, ice/water, underlayment, what type of valleys (if any), etc. If algae or moss is a problem, you may also want to look into copper cat or similar product to help with that too, although most modern shingles do have copper in them to help. | |||
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a1abdj - I actually watched all those youtube comparisons from Roofing Insights over the weekend - great stuff and very informative. The OC shingles I selected have a 10-year anti-algae and anti-streaking warranty. (and yes, I have some moss/algae issues on the north side of my home) The contractor I selected carries GAF, OC and Certainteed and claims they all perform equally well - as long as the installer knows that they are doing as each brand has its own nuances that roofers needs to be aware of during installation. | |||
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Check on the “anti-mold” feature that stops the black, gradual staining. We bought GAF and they have a 50 year warranty - EXCEPT FOR OLD/STAINING. That was only for 10 years. We got mold at 9 1/2 years. They pro-rated it. Not a happy camper.... | |||
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This is off the point a little bit, but after the installation, walk the yard and especially the driveway, looking for nails. I have not seen a roofing job in our townhouse neighborhood that has not resulted in less than 10 nails -- some new, mostly the old ones -- on the ground or driveway. | |||
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On occasion, I still find a roofing nail or two, brought to the surface by a rain storm. This is 18 years after construction. When in doubt, mumble | |||
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Have you considered a metal roof? Our house was built before Lincoln was President, but in 1941 the owners replaced the cedar shake shingles with a standing seam metal roof. I painted the roof a few times over the years and it didn't leak, but was beginning to rust through at the edges, so in 2016 I replaced it with another standing seam metal roof, only this one has a baked on painted finish. Initial cost of a metal roof is more than a shingle roof, but if this roof lasts 75 years like the last one, I'll be happy. ------------------------------------------------ "It's hard to imagine a more stupid or dangerous way of making decisions, than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." Thomas Sowell | |||
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Ironbutt - I did consider metal roofs but they were 2.5 - 3x the cost. I only plan on being here a few more years and not sure I would recover the value on resale. And.... my wife is convinced you would hear the constant pitter-patter of rain on the roof.  | |||
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Just did our house with Certainteed Presidential TL - love the way it turned out, and expect it to be the last roof I'll ever purchase. It was 440-450# per square!! | |||
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Wow. We had Timberline shingles installed on our single story about 5-6 years ago. The problem came when the installer over nailed the shingles. 1 1/2 years later, strong winds came thru and blew portions of the shingles, in huge pieces. The rubber had bee nailed through, so nothing holding them to the roof. Insurance replaced for us, as the contractor denied any responsibility. Got a metal roof, and it was the same price as a shingled roof. We love the roof. We are on a hill, so winds can get fierce. It’s been the best so far. 40 year warranty too. Check out steel masters if they are in your area, if you are even considering a metal roof. | |||
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And any roof repairer will tell you that if you have a leak on a metal roof it is a lot more difficult to find. ——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1 | |||
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Looking at colors today. Currently have a tan/brown roof but may want to transition to a darker color like grey or slate/charcoal. (house is creme colored) Thanks for all the feedback. | |||
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Confirmed that the contractor is a Platinum Certified Owens Corning Installer. In writing included in the contract ? Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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