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Important information is contained on this page for anyone that is looking to install an asphalt shingle roof.

Fiberglass Roofing - Shingled Roofs Must Be Ventilated Properly

The fiberglass base shingles of today are especially susceptible to heat degradation. Most Roofers do offer a Ridge Vent on every steep sloped roof, regardless of the existing situation. This is done to address a serious concern, but the measures that are being employed everyday usually produce an imbalance in ventilation. Nothing could be more ridiculous and potentially harmful than this approach. The thinking is that hot air rises and it will eventually leave the attic when the roof heats up enough to facilitate the relief of this heat pressure. This is known as thermal buoyancy. The roofers of old used this narrow approach and it used to be adequate several decades ago. Today the mere reliance on thermal buoyancy is no longer adequate and manufacturer warranties are commonly voided because of lack of proper ventilation. Homes have changed and are now tighter than they have ever been. The roofing shingles of today are made up of only one type of asphalt adhered to a stronger, yet more brittle reinforcement.

Please ask your field estimator about shingle failures and voided warranties. No matter how strong the warranty seems, there are caveats for inadequate ventilation. What is adequate ventilation? Start to answer this by reading the fine print in the warranty.

 

Centennial Slate Certainteed Shingles

 

Great New Product! The Certainteed Centennial Slate is the most realistic Asphalt Product on the market. The computer enhanced color placement of the granular surfacing materials creates the faux slate look that is as close to real as you can find. As the majority of the lifetime products in this category are generally manufactured for the higher slopes (as in staying with true slate roof installations), this product is made to show off even on a lower slope, the realistic hues and textures of real slate.

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To the left is a photograph of a roof that when taken, was only seven years old. The three tab shingle was rated and warranted for twenty five years. Lateral cracking was caused by thermal shock from super heating of the roof deck. The attic was improperly ventilated.

 

The warranty coverage was voided because of poor ventilation.

 

 

 


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Fiberglass Based Shingles History

In the late 1970’s while the country was transfixed on the long waiting lines for gasoline, and the impending threat of being rationed petroleum, the asphalt roofing shingle industry was in the midst of radical change. Over the time period of about five years, the northeast roofing shingle marketplace was dominated by the fiberglass roofing shingle. This new breed of shingle was a much lighter and seemingly a more uniform product. The major manufacturers had made the big switch, it seemed overnight on their basic three tab roofing shingle.

The fiberglass base of the shingle was not organic, would not rot, and did not have to be saturated with a saturant asphalt, as did the old organic paper mat base products. The production plants only needed to apply an adherent asphalt to the mat and attach the granular surfacing and release material and the lighter and purportedly better products were ready for packaging. There was a savings on the amount of asphalt used in manufacture, hence it seemed even a patriotic effort, given the petrochemical and economic climate of the time.

Shortly after the onset of these products, some of the downside of the original design started to show itself in the field. It was a decade of major improvement that followed, compensating and improving in that original product design. Some of the manufacturers touted better seal strips than had ever been seen in the industry. Some of the manufacturers, like Johns Manville, produced such a uniform product that installers were thrilled at the increased ease of production.

Overlays with Fiberglass Shingles

Over the top installations were affected drastically as installers had to improperly nail (or “nail high”) the product in order to recover roofs without the old roof courses showing (or “telegraphing”) through for a lumpy roof. “High nailing” commonly caused blow-offs on over-the-top installations. The increased heat retention of the overlays gave the fiberglass based products their true field tests. High heat seemed to degrade the fiberglass shingles much faster than their organic, heavier, two step asphalt predecessors. The reasons were two fold. The mat was more brittle and it was common to see roofs crack laterally, as never seen before. The adherent – only, more brittle, thinner shingle was not as malleable, and therefore more susceptible to thermal shock. The process of reformulating the products continued. The asphalt mixes were improved and stricter quality control standards were put into place.

We do not advocate reroof overlays - They do not last - Flashings are ignored - They leak - Please ask your estimator about this.

Laminated Shingles
Laminated Shingles like the GAF Timberline, Certainteed Landmark, and others are a fantastic value. Improvements on these products are ongoing, and they are better now, in sevaral ways, than they have ever been. In some ways, however, we have lost quality. The original ship-lap design provided a product that was very uniform and when a roof was properly installed, the completed roof looked uniform and the butt joints were virtually invisible. A design was present that provided a double layer over the nails and the shingles had to be installed in a set stagger system.

Again, product “improvements” were made to the original design. The fiberglass mat, asphalt, and seal downs were upgraded. A company named ELK started to produce a much more inexpensive laminated roofing shingle that moved marginally through the northeast market, and seemingly, at the time in the early 1980’s, made no real significant impact on the industry. The manufacturing process used by ELK was several times faster than the major manufacturers' original hand-laminated offerings. The price for the ELK products was significantly less than that of the major manufacturers' products that included the shiplap and double coverage design over critical areas. The big manufacturers, within a decade, had changed over to a similar “In Line Laminate Process,” similar to that originally used by ELK. This process replaced the original hand laminate process and the original ship-lap laminated shingle design disappeared from the roofing marketplace. With it, the uniform look of the laminated roof also was lost. The impact on the laminated roof shingle design is that the butt joints are random and steeper roofs will show the butt joints. This concern leads some people away from the laminated shingles on some jobs. The up side is that the improvements have afforded the manufacturers the ability to rate the warranted life expectancy to double that of the original products on the higher end laminates. These products have become a real value in the asphalt shingle industry. We do caution their use on some high profile and steep roofs, however.

 

To the right is a laminated two piece roofing shingle (GAF Timberline). Below is the same shingle depicted at a different angle. shingles roofing
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To the left is a depiction of a two-piece laminate roofing shingle. The black dashes represent the sealdowns. The lap of the two layers is a 5/8" area that extends up from the exposure line (just below the black stripes) to the bottom of the black dashes. The nails must be placed on a line that runs right in the middle of the two.

Laminated Shingles on Steep Slopes

The two-piece laminated shingles must be mechanically fastened through the lap of both layers on steep sloped applications. These shingles should also be double nailed on steep slopes. The lap that must be penetrated for proper mechanical fastening is only 5/8” in width. This lap area in the design does not give an adequate holding strength on many steep sloped roofs. Steep roof applications should be scrutinized before consideration of this type of shingle.

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Steep slopes are no place for architectural laminate shingles. As you can see in the photographs, delaminating can occur when the full weight of the lower laminated double layer is suspended on the mechanical fasteners. Mansards and steep sloped roofs should always be storm nailed (double nailed).
 

The argument has been made for installer error in these situations, but in defense of many installers, this shingle design affords only a 5/8” overlap through which a roofing nail is to be fastened. The laminate bond alone will not hold the two piece shingle together. Even double nailing is often not enough to hold these shingles on steep slopes. The bottom line……..Don’t use architectural laminates on steep slopes.

Don't just take our word - Read the article in Pro Roofing Mag - written with kindly "Kid's Gloves," but still very informing.

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  From the above cited article: "For example, NRCA has received a significant number of reports about the bottommost pieces of some laminated asphalt shingles loosening, becoming detached and falling from roofs." contractor pa nj
Designer Shingles
There are designer products that are the best asphalt shingles money can buy. These products are dual-laminated and tri-laminated products. They are higher in price than the laminated shingles, but they are uniform and they have no two part base shingle design issues to consider in the fastening of the shingles. The color patterns of the application of the granular surfacing materials are computer enhanced to give dramatic affects on several of the higher end products. The shadow lines are engineered to complement the added bulk of the shingles. These products are usually lifetime roofs and they are super-heavyweight products.
Heavyweight roofing shingle

 

To the left is a depiction of the Grand Slate Super Heavy Weight Shingle by GAF. This is a double laminated roofing shingle that is warranted for life.

Ask our field estimator to show you samples of the great products we can offer you.

CERTAINTEED SHINGLE PRODUCT LINE GAF SHINGLE PRODUCT LINE - SCROLL DOWN

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Strikingly Bold Design... Artfully sculpted shingle tabs combined with richer, refined outlines will give your home a truly sophisticated look
Incredible Appearance... Subtle color palette simulates the hue of natural slate or stone materials
Natural Color Palette... Revised color palette accentuates the natural beauty of Country Estates shingles Super-Heavyweight “PLUS” Construction... 425 lbs. per square for ultimate durability (in fact, each layer of Country Estates shingles is up to 60% thicker than each layer of other “premium” asphalt shingles)
High Performance... Custom specified, ultra-high performance Micro Weave® core provides better protection layer-for-layer
Safer... Class A fire and wind ratings from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest ratings possible
Algae-Eater™ Protection... Protects the beauty of your roof
from unsightly blue-green algae*
Stays In Place... Double row of Dura Grip™ adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle blow-off.

Perfect Finishing Touch... Distinctive TIMBERTEX® Ridge Cap Shingles with Algae Eater™ protection lend the perfect finishing touch.
Available Colors... Aged Oak, Brownstone, Cottage Red, Olde Pewter, and Weathered Green

 

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Country Mansion - Distinctive Appearance... Unique “Tone-On-Tone” color frame creates a striking contrast between layers that results in ultimate dimensionality and depth on your roof

Beautiful Design... Simply charming! Artfully crafted, ultra-thick shingle tabs give Country Mansion shingles a look of elegance and warmth

Versatile Color Palette... Revised color palette now complements an even wider range of siding and trim colors
Super-heavyweight “PLUS” Construction... 425 lbs. per square for ultimate durability (in fact, each layer of Country Mansion shingles is up to 60% thicker than each layer of other “premium” asphalt shingles!)
High Performance... Custom specified, ultra-high performance Micro Weave® core provides better protection layer-for-layer
Safer... Class A fire and wind ratings from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest ratings possible
Algae-Eater™ Protection... Protects the beauty of your roof
from unsightly blue-green algae

Stays In Place... Double row of Dura Grip® adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle blow-off.


Available Colors... Aged Oak, Brownstone, Burnt Charcoal, Riverstone Gray, and Wedgewood Gray

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Slateline - Stately Appearance... Patented, extra-large shingle with bold shadow lines and tapered cut-outs help create a dramatic visual impact for upscale homes and properties
Bolder Colors... Richer and more striking than ever before!
Safer... Class A fire and wind rating from Underwriters Laboratories — the highest rating possible
High Performance... Heavyweight design (35% heavier than standard shingles) and extra-strong Micro Weave® Core provide outstanding performance in all climates
Stays In Place... Special double row of Dura Grip® adhesive seals even more tightly to reduce the risk of shingle blow-off.
Algae-Eater™ Protection... Protects the beauty of your roof from unsightly blue-green algae for ten years*
Peace Of Mind... 40-year ltd. transferable warranty with 10-year Smart Choice® Protection (non-prorated material and labor coverage)

Available Colors ... English Gray Slate, Emerald Green Slate, Mariner Blue Slate, Weathered Slate Blend, and Slate Red Blend

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Grand Sequoia - Fantastic Appearance... Patented, extra-large shingle with unique design helps create a dramatic visual impact for prestigious homes and properties
Safer... Class A fire and wind rating from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest rating possible
High Performance... Super heavyweight design and extra strong Micro-Weave® Core provide outstanding performance in all climates
Algae-Eater™ Protection (optional)... Helps protects the beauty of your roof in algae-prone areas for 10 years (check with your local sales office for availabilty)

Available Colors ... Cedar Blend, Charcoal Blend, Mesa Brown Blend, Sage Green Blend, Slate Blend, and Weathered Wood Blend

 

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Grand Canyon - Sophisticated Design... Carefully sculpted shingle tabs combined with a subtle “shadow effect” result in a sophisticated, yet rugged design
Incredible Appearance... Grand Canyon’s massive, extra-thick shingle tabs are 20% thicker, and give your roof the unmatched dimensionality and depth of real wood shakes
Super-Heavyweight "PLUS" Design... At over 450 lbs. per square, compare Grand Canyon shingles to any of the so-called “heavyweight” shingles on the market!
Natural Color Palette... Specially-formulated color palette is designed to accentuate Grand Canyon’s natural wood shake look
High Performance... Custom-specified, ultra-high performance Micro Weave® core provides better protection layer-for-layer
Safer... Class A fire and wind rating from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest rating possible—and safer than wood shakes!
Stays In Place... Dura Grip® adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces risk of shingle blow-off.

Available Colors ... Sedona Sunset, Black Oak, Stone Wood, Moss Green, Mission Brown, and Storm Cloud Gray

 

 

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Grand Slate - The Authentic Look Of Slate... Massive, extra-thick tabs and specially-blended color palette create the look of real slate shingles
Affordable Luxury... Only a fraction of the cost of expensive slate
Super-Heavyweight “PLUS” Construction... 425 lbs. per square for ultimate durability (in fact, each layer of Grand Slate shingles is up to 60% thicker than each layer of other “premium” asphalt shingles)
High Performance... Custom specified, ultra-high
performance Micro Weave® core provides better protection layer-for-layer
Safer... Class A fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest rating possible (unlike some plastic or synthetic “slate” shingles, which carry only a Class C fire rating)
Algae-Eater™ Protection... Protects the beauty of your roof
from unsightly blue-green algae
Stays In Place... Double row of Dura Grip™ adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle blow-off.

Available Colors ... Bristol Gray, Essex Green, Middlebury Brown, Sheffield Black, and Welsh Gray

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Timberline Ultra - Best Investment... The premier shingle in the Timberline® Series,
Timberline® Ultra® Shingles are 25% heavier and thicker!*
Dramatic Appearance... Designed for the most discerning property owners, Timberline Ultra shingles are acclaimed for their striking and richly textured look.
Safer... Class A fire and wind ratings from UL—the highest ratings possible.
High Performance... Super heavyweight design now includes our strongest Micro Weave® Core — making it the longest lasting shingle in the Timberline® Series.
Stays In Place... Dura Grip® adhesive seals each shingle tightly and reduces the risk of shingle blow-off.

BELOW ARE THE CERTAINTEED OFFERINGS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE YOUR 'BACK' BROWSER BUTTON WHEN YOU ARE DONE VIEWING THE *PDF FILES.
 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Carriage House is built on CertainTeed's exclusive Super Shangle design using two full-size base shingles, resulting in four full layers of shingle protection when applied. Most importantly, its tough fiber glass composition makes Carriage House a durable, long-lasting shingle. Deep 8" tabs, distinctive shadow lines, and chamfered corners give Carriage House the appearance of a scallop-edged finish, creating a look reminiscent of the hand-crafted slate roofs of yesteryear. These shingles are most aesthetically appealing when used on slopes of 9" per foot or greater. Carriage House shingles are algae (commonly called fungus) resistant and thus protect against staining or discoloration caused by algae. Carriage House shingles are available in the following colors: Black Pearl, Brownstone, Colonial Slate, Gatehouse Slate, Georgian Brick, Sherwood Forest, Stonegate Gray and Victorian Blue. Pre-cut Grand Manor Shangle/Carriage House Shangle Accessory roofing shingles of the matching color are to be used for capping the hips and ridges. These accessory shingles are two layers adhered together.

PRODUCT BROCHURE *PDF (860 K)

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Grand Manor is the super heavyweight of laminated shingles. The difference is in the size and quality built-in by design. An 8" tab area, complete with two full-sized one-piece base shingles with random tabs and accented by shadow lines, gives an authentic, natural look with true depth and dimension. They are most aesthetically appealing when used on slopes of 9" per foot or greater. When applied, Grand Manor produces five layers of roof protection and the quality is reminiscent of handcrafted workmanship. Grand Manor Shangle AR shingles are algae (commonly called fungus) resistant and thus protect against staining or discoloration caused by algae. AR shingles are not available in all regions.
Grand Manor shingles are available in the following colors: Black Pearl, Brownstone, Colonial Slate, Gatehouse Slate, Georgian Brick, Heirloom Silver, Sherwood Forest, and Stonegate Gray. Pre-cut Grand Manor Shangle/Carriage House Shangle Accessory roofing shingles of the matching color are to be used for capping the hips and ridges. These accessory shingles are two layers adhered together and do not have the additional random tabs.

PRODUCT BROCHURE *PDF(1 MB)

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Horizon is a popular medium weight roofing shingle with dramatic color schemes.

Behind the distinctive appearance of the Classic Horizon™ Shangle® there is a distinct difference in design. A unique overlay pad that, combined with patented shadow lines, works to replicate the appearance of a more expensive two-piece laminated shingle.

250 lbs. per square
30-year limited, transferable warranty
5-year SureStart™ protection
U.L. certified to meet ASTM D3462


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Independence Shangle

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INDEPENDENCE AR BROCHURE

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Landmark™ TL shingles are constructed using three laminated layers of the industry’s most durable materials, providing a dramatically thick roofing product styled with the classic appeal of wood shakes. The overall dimensions of this shingle are 13 1/4” x 40”. Landmark TL AR (algae resistant) shingles are algae resistant and thus protect against staining or discoloration caused by algae. AR shingles are not available in all regions. Landmark TL shingles are available in the following colors: Burnt Sienna, Cobblestone Gray, Cumberland, Moire Black, Old Overton, Resawn Shake, Shenandoah and Weathered Wood. CertainTeed’s Shadow Ridge roofing shingles of a like color are used for capping hips and ridges. Composition and Materials: Landmark TL shingles are composed of a fiber glass mat base. Ceramic-coated mineral granules are tightly embedded in carefully refined, water-resistant asphalt. Three pieces of the shingle are firmly laminated together in a special tough asphaltic cement. All Landmark TL shingles have self-sealing adhesive strips.

PRODUCT BROCHURE *PDF (724 K)

LANDMARK AR 30 / 50 BROCHURE

Landmark TL (Triple Laminated)

340 lbs. per square
Lifetime limited, transferable warranty
Tri-laminate technology
Fiber glass composition
10-year SureStart™ protection
10-year wind warranty up to 110 mph
U.L. certified to meet ASTM D3462
Algae-resistant (AR)

LANDMARK TL LIFETIME AS SHOWN ABOVE

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Presidential TL, with its sculpted rustic edges, is constructed using three laminated layers of the industry's strongest, most durable materials, making it one of the thickest, toughest and best looking shingles on the market. The beauty of a wood shake with less cost and better performance.

480 lbs. per square
Lifetime limited, transferable warranty
Tri-laminate technology
10-year SureStart™ protection
10-year wind warranty up to 110 mph
U.L. certified to meet ASTM D3462
Must be used with Presidential Starter
Algae-resistant (AR) in most areas
Available Nationwide

PRODUCT BROCHURE *PDF(624 K)

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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