Best and Worst Roofing Shingles by Roofers for 2020 |

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Best Roofing Shingles Guide: Malarkey, Atlas, Owens Corning, IKO, CertainTeed, Pabco, BP, Tamko, Roofing shingles guide: roofinginsights.com/best-asph...
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00:00 Intro
00:37 Introduction of Shingle Brands
01:35 Introduction of Categories
02:57 Weight
04:38 Nailing Zone
06:51 Pull Test
08:14 Coverage
09:26 Count/Consistency
12:21 Shout Out to Sponsors
14:57 Online Reputation
18:34 Granule Loss
20:30 Contractor Programs and Education
22:12 Sealant
23:29 Warranties and Class-Action Involvement
26:25 Totals/Placements
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Shingles we compared in this video:
1. BP vanguard
2. PabCo Premier
3. Malarkey Highlander
4. IKO dynasty
5. OWens Corning duration
6. Tamko heritage
7. Atlas pinnacle
8. Certainteed landmark
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@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

2021 Roofing Shingle Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLxhnsum0pbamWQ.html

@edvelz8073 2 жыл бұрын

Would like to see Tamko Titan XT

@Gweeds13 3 жыл бұрын

You should include a price category. I feel like that would help a lot when trying to make decisions as a customer.

@johnleahy2654 8 ай бұрын

Pricing is very competitive between these brands.

@danyin6853 3 жыл бұрын

Best of best resource I have ever found online during my 3-day research on shingles! You did an outstanding work! I was struggling among OC Duration, GAF Timberline, and CertainTeed. Now you are the ONLY one giving out non-BS info/data. THANKS!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for great feedback!

@angelrey646 2 жыл бұрын

Who did you go with?

@joestertoaster1702 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah curious who did you go with. I'm in the same boat. Need to decide by next Friday lol. Between GAF timberline hdz Owen's corning duration cool and landmark Solaris.

@donaldanderson9939 3 жыл бұрын

I've made the decision to switch to CertainTeed Landmark, I've installed Tamko for the past 5 years, this video really helped back up my decision, thank you.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for sharing!

@HighProfileRoofCare Жыл бұрын

Very good information, I am a roof consultant and my first goto shingle is always Malarkey, I wasn't surprised by your results. This is a good reminder to my clients who are looking for good roofs not more problems.

@chadvollman6288 4 жыл бұрын

very much appreciate all the effort. Confirmed my decision in an unbiased fashion. Thanks for the straight talk

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback! Much appreciated

@JackFrost-cj2cw 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent well researched video. Covers all the important parameters to assess shingles for value and quality. Awesome job!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@libinqw 3 жыл бұрын

Woo! Thanks for the rating! We need more like this

@rw895 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see confidence in manufacturers who choose to participate.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@jaybird5059 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done and informative. Been using your videos to educate myself before getting the roof done. You can tell that you enjoy your field.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for generous compliment! Glad you found it informative!

@pw5207 2 жыл бұрын

Great info!!! One point given for all comparisons. Highest priorities for me are: sealant Pull test Nail zone Granule loss Warranty Performance, durability and performance. Thanks

@happyhomeroofing3326 4 жыл бұрын

Top 3 make perfect sense, all good quality. I would be curious to see a real life audit of 5 to 10 year old installs. Sample several as you travel the country to see how climate and age impact performance and appearance. There are clearly fans of various brands represented in the RI community. As always, great video for contractors and homeowners.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback

@echotoday Жыл бұрын

Great informational video. I discovered an apartment building I own in North Idaho needed a new roof unexpectedly. I needed to educate myself on roof shingles and their installation process. I really enjoyed your information and presentation. Your comparisons have certainly helped me pinpoint my contractor and materials. Please keep it up and we need to get a Directorii contractor in North Idaho.

@mjkenan9387 4 жыл бұрын

This is really a terrific video . Every salesperson should watch start to finish!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We agree, sales guys often don’t have knowledge on products they sell

@mjkenan9387 4 жыл бұрын

I would be one of those salespeople! Based on everything I learned OC is my choice because of the high score and overall look. Thanks for all you are sharing!

@rfulton5709 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. I am getting ready to sign a contract with a roofer and they suggested Malarkey as the better option and Tamko as the cheaper option. I had never heard of either shingle. Your video hellped reinforce my decision. Be well.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@devenp2069 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, appreciate your efforts. Even more informative and insightful has been reading all the comments, Thank you all!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@loulou5396 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Need to get my roof redone and your videos are very helpful. Thank you!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback!!! Let us know if you need help finding contractor, we have plenty of good guys to recommend!!!

@dantheman8279 2 жыл бұрын

Really informative Dimitri. Especially appreciated the breakdown of the rating system you use.

@elbagjones7747 2 жыл бұрын

Hey you are doing great job educating homeowners and contractors roofer’s, please keep informing the public , many homeowners do not check the product before buying , Thanks for your information 👏

@academyroofingconstruction547 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I went from installing OC to Atlas. This was great to see, good job 👍🏼

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

What made you do the switch? How do you like Atlas Shingles?

@tinamcwilliams7029 3 жыл бұрын

21 per

@tinamcwilliams7029 3 жыл бұрын

Guess I never paid attention that a good topic because I've went back for one bundles many times

@davidseguin2284 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys!!

@NancyTiltonHand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

We have 2021 guide out!

@dawncasteel9173 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!! 🙌 Your video helped me make my decision on which Company to choose for my roofing job on my home 😁 Excellent Presentation 👏👏👏 Well Done!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@UrOpinionsSucc 2 жыл бұрын

As a roofer, i mostly use CertainTeed Landmark, Malarkey, and Pinnacle.

@juansanchez7769 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job man, I had no idea of the science behind to roof shingles. 👍 🔨

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan!!!!roofing shingles are not easy to make!

@SeventiesVet Ай бұрын

Excellent review comparison! Today just had Owen Corning Duration installed and this review confirmed my wise choose. The driftwood color is beautiful. The Polish roofing company I used strongly recommended OC Duration, and they (and you) were right!

@GeneralElectricCNC 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! This coming Tuesday I have one of your guys in your directory coming out to give me a quote on a sheathing removal and re-roof with O.C Duration. I'm in Illinois so we'll see how it goes. Thank you for the directory too! Keep educating us.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback! Let us know how it goes with our contractor!

@johnnormandie694 4 жыл бұрын

Get a quote on Certainteed Landmark. They are 100 % better looking and higher quality. 3000 happy customers under our belt that would agree.

@jasonharley_eagleeye 4 жыл бұрын

Great job as usual!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

We are in Dallas Monday night, want to meet up?

@jasonharley_eagleeye 4 жыл бұрын

Roofing Insights I should be able to...I’ll let you know

@cesarramos4718 2 жыл бұрын

Great reviews. Thank you guys.

@robertr6675 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. Congratulations

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@bluesky3796 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on Granule Loss rating. My roof is eleven years old IKO Cambridge Architectural Shingles, I still have to clean the rain gutter twice every year due to high granule loss. I won't use the product again. I recently found a tap of the shingles at an edge blown away due to high wind.

@shaungonzales6391 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video bud keep it up knowledge is power! Certified Malarky installer here in Tx and we love them Great product and great company!

@26tgonzo 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you! Thanks for comment!

@jimmyporch1963 4 жыл бұрын

Good Job!!! I enjoyed the content

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@eligingerich6921 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree with the Tamko nailing flange they should be a one-star on their nailing flange

@nullage 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think nailing flange and granular lost should be more weighted in the total, as they are big issues that the companies don't end up covering, and you end up fighting with them to get no where.

@kastalter1840 4 жыл бұрын

So informative. I want a blue shingle which is very limiting. Malarkey and Atlas are out. I was leaning toward the Iko Dynasty, but now I'm second guessing that. OC Duration might be the winner. Although it seems a lot of roofers are fans of Certainteed. I hate making grown up decisions.

@waynedyck38 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very informative video. Very helpful.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@jonpurvis4870 4 жыл бұрын

I think a wind test would be fun. I love what you do you inspire me to run my company the best way possible. Which is why i have the best reputation in my area, and keeps us booked months out all year long!

@justinomora6678 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see wind test too!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

They all pass wind test when brand new. Harder to do it when it’s one year on the roof. Because it’s this year test, wind test would be last years lol. But will keep thinking about how to do it

@johnleahy2654 8 ай бұрын

IKO would score a zero in a wind test.

@user-zj2lq7ux1z Жыл бұрын

Very Informative! Thank you.

@josephdestaubin7426 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video, not least of which because my two go too products were # 1 and 2 on the list.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for feedback! Glad you liked it!

@hectorjones5989 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guy, Great video, lots of valuable information about different roofing products. The rating system was very interesting. I had no idea there were so many things to consider about roofing shingles. I wish I knew all this stuff 2 weeks ago when I had my new roof put onto my home in eastern Ohio. My question to you is how do you like Everest 42 roofing shingles?... I believe the shingles are from Canada. The color was Autumn brown AU2RS1137. Thank you in advance for your time and attention to my question. Have a great day. I enjoyed your video so much. I gave you a thumbs up and I am a subscriber. I can’t wait for the next video. Take care and stay well...

@sevit4u 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you i needed that

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you can use it.

@davidayres195 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic presentation !!

@zebiraross 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, hope it will help with decision

@raelyncoroofing6729 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gto1607 4 жыл бұрын

I just had Corning Duration shingles installed on my bungalow in Canada. I chose Onyx black and they look great. I picked a small piece off the ground when they were Installing and could not break it. I could see the fiberglass in there. Great underlay too. i'm glad I went with the corning.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!! Owens Corning is definitely a good choice for roof shingle!

@gto1607 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vids...very informative. More people should watch them before they make uninformed decisions. Its like buying a car..you can't return it. Thanks again.

@RMalai 2 жыл бұрын

What a great news for me. I just chose Onyx Black from OC. Hopefully mine looks good too. Thank you

@Nick-bp8fw 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my man. Just found your content and you got a new subscriber. I have a roofing company in New York and would love to see that same pull test with a sealed shingle system. I’m an Owens Corning mostly exclusive company but jus trying to use the best product at an affordable cost Thanks again

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

We are trying to figure out how to do it

@thatguy_jose 3 жыл бұрын

Love Tamco Heritage. Color selection is beautiful

@njphil1279 3 жыл бұрын

Wait 5 years. You won't love it anymore

@wesleymeeks6770 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent show.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Chrissers2010 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. Thank you! I am a first time contractor/builder on our current home build. I am on the search for top grade materials and installation details.

@RoofingInsights3.0 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@miriamtuazon8532 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this content. Do you have a Canadian counterpart? I’m way north of you in Edmonton, Alberta.

@mihaelamititeanu9857 3 жыл бұрын

If you have to change your roof which would you choose between: GAF, OC Duration or CertainTeed and why?

@iliakaras7717 3 жыл бұрын

We are trying to pick the best brand of shingles/roof! This helps a lot, thank you!! Great content 😻 Also subscribed

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

@desertskyroofing 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@watkinsdb 4 жыл бұрын

I wait for this video all year.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Any feedback?

@watkinsdb 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 the only thing I can think of: I would find some way to quantify the sealing strips. (Best guess keep them in an oven for the same amount of time and turn the pull test around.) My thought here is that every time I have trouble with collecting an ITEL sample... It's TAMKO. The damn things bond so well I've taken to making my own shingle seperation tools to get around it.

@watkinsdb 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 The only problem there is that you're testing in reverse... is a hell of a lot more difficult for wind to lift the front lip than someone to pull up on the back of the seem.

@jjcjr009 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, very useful information.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@scottprimrose6966 3 жыл бұрын

Great review.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@susanwood3469 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the shingle evaluation. It has been very helpful as I try to decide which brand and contractor to go with. In the South, shingle streaking from algae is a problem. The Atlas Pinnacle Pristine has a lifetime algae warranty. Some of the others only warranty against streaking for ten years. Why did you not rate resistance to streaking?

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

it deserves separate video, it is cosmetic, many will argue its not important, but it is very hard to compare

@timothybrummett8874 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education. Too bad GAF isn't on your list. It's what I have overhead now. However, a hail storm and Google search brought me here and I think I'll choose either OC or Malarkey for my next roof. One other category you might consider for next time is "Value". Is an upgraded nail zone worth the upgrade in price? Perhaps Tamko may get another star for striking a good balance between cost and quality. I saved $5000 because I chose not to get the sunroof and wheel upgrade option on my truck. It wasn't worth it to me.

@bentebbens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the information, decisions, decisions but your work certainly is making it easier. Thanks so much. We just had a roofer start a quote for us today, he generally goes with Tamko or Atlas, makes me slightly nervous to hear he uses Tamko after seeing your review but maybe it's a 3.7 meal vs the 4.6. If the price is the same I'll probably God willing be going with the Atlas indeed. Thanks so much. He's been doing it for years and mentioned how much grit comes right out of the bags of the GAF and mentioned that he wonders how much stays on the shingle and that it is also dangerous which I believe I heard you mention in either this video or a previous one. Thanks again, great, great stuff. One thing that seems to be a big up seller at least around here and I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments on it is 15, 30lb felt vs ice/water shield over the entire roof etc, one area the roofer didn't think was worth it with architectural shingles for the most part which I appreciated his honesty. Hopefully he is right. Yikes, lastly he didn't really suggest adding a "roof vent, we do have a gable attic fan but I'm wondering if it's really enough and if a ridge vent really might be worth it. Thanks again, great, great job!!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback, glad you like it!

@cardsfan-ym1bj 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been roofing for years do not use atlas or tamko,worst shingles out there.Certainteed and Owens Cornings are the best.

@JohnEdwardBert 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - good job

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rockinroofer 4 жыл бұрын

As a @malarkeyroofingproducts certifed installer, no surprise to me. No surprise on the Shamko rating either, pure garbage. Great job! Thanks for the effort!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feedback! Roofing shingles look similar, but only certified installers who deal with shingles daily can tell the real difference between Malarkey and Tamko. Yet many roofers still will tell you that "all shingles are the same"

@jamescollier228 3 жыл бұрын

So I just had the CT LANDMARK PRO MAX DEFINITION installed by a reputable roofing contractor. I love the looks and it comes with a great warranty, how would it have performed in the same rating system/test? I watch alot of your videos and have learned alot of great best practices while doing so, THANKS

@johnleahy2654 8 ай бұрын

Certainteed are the best shingles I have used, was a 12 year OC installer, been with Certainteed for last 7, and yes they are built like tanks.

@waynedyck38 4 жыл бұрын

"We believe that if the shingle has major problems with the granule loss in the beginning, most likely in the lifetime, it's also going to be the case." Would you say that granule loss reduces the longevity of a shingle? If so, then from a homeowner's perspective, this is a very important rating category. Perhaps it should be weighted higher than some of the others. Perhaps you should have more than one overall rating system: one for the shingling company and another for the homeowner. Or maybe add a rating system based on overall durability of the shingle, using the factors that contribute to that. Thanks again for this video. Very well done.

@nullage 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just wrote a comment saying the same before reading this. A weighted system does seem needed.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

If manufacturers cant keep granules on shingles immediately after install how can we trust they will stay later? We trust those who made granules to stay out of the box more, just common sense

@franksimoes679 4 жыл бұрын

Really liked your review. The only thing that would have helped me is if you weighed the different categories. In other words, for example if weight would be weighed 70% while online ratings might be weighed 30%, if could change your final rating.

@stevesolis5466 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a problem with how you did your testing and I have my opinion and I rely on what our roofers say since they install these products every day. They rate the OC Duration way above the Landmark and I'm a CT fan or at least used to be. I was one of the top sellers of the Malarkey products since 1992 in the Denver Front Range area up until 2013 when the contractor I sold for had a negative bias for Malarkey but they were a cheap minded company. The tear test is an interesting test, I would like to see more of that alone and can it be done differently, probably. Wind tunnel tests would be a good video to produce. Thanks for all your effort none the less.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great feedback! We have been taking notes and will improve testing in 2021!! New roofing shingle guide is coming in 6 weeks!

@rsitch1 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, I had to share your video. What is the best temperature for installing shingles. Approximate range. Thank you very much , Bob

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Minimum temperature is 50 degrees. Ideal 60-70.

@tinamcwilliams7029 3 жыл бұрын

One of my shingles used is BP Everest

@MrBlack-rl6xj 3 жыл бұрын

great job

@leswhynin913 3 жыл бұрын

To me this is like comparing Coke, Pepsi, and RC Cola. Depends on individual preference and experience. All the laminated shingles as far as I know are made roughly the same way, but I guess some variation in their exact specifications and quality control. Class 4 being a bit of an exception since they are subject to some additional impact testing.

@williamtucker5855 3 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a roofer in the Atlanta Ga area? Thank you for the video I am a home owner getting quotes on a new roof and you have been very helpful and I really appreciate it! Nice Work!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

All our recommendations in Atlanta are in Directorii.com!

@patricks5575 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, at the end of the day the product is only as good as the installation and 2 roofs with the same shingles can have very different lifespans based on instillation which is always gonna be the wild card!!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

True, that’s why finding good contractor is as important as finding good shingle. We can recommend both!!!

@cobia1794 3 жыл бұрын

@@adebiyiawolaja2241 I've been looking, here as well.. longmont

@jayscott7497 3 жыл бұрын

Have you considered weighted categories? Granular loss etc. maybe worth more/higher than contractor support? As the homeowner/customer I care much more about the longevity of the shingle.

@chipmattis3735 4 жыл бұрын

What happens to the overall ranking if you rank them in each category? E.g. if company A outperforms all competition in granule loss they get a 5 but they're on par with everyone else in pull test they might still get a 5. It seems like ranking in each might add weight to certain elements where a company can drastically outperform its competition. As usual, great insight from you. Keep it up!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@BenSuave 4 жыл бұрын

You reviewed IKO Dynasty, but for the 1 star granule loss section you said it was for Cambridge. Did you just misspeak on that? I recently ok'd my roof to be done next month with IKO Dynasty. The Cambridge line gets a bad rep and I think that blends into why the online reputation is bad for IKO too. Cause it's based on Cambridge. Everything I've read and watched, including some of your prior videos, suggest Dynasty is a pretty solid product. Thanks for taking the time to make videos and pass along information. You really helped a small common homeowner like myself make a decision a few weeks ago!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Last year it was Cambridge with same problem. Dynasty is actually worse. We post numbers on our website

@andyhackshaw1207 4 жыл бұрын

I believe that was a misspeak. I also don't believe the granule loss category makes sense. The excess "carrier" granules in a bundle are overspray and didn't come off the shingle. They were never on there to begin with. The shingles themselves are completely coated. Probably money lost by the manufacturer, but its not granule loss. That can happen, but its after years on the roof. It shows as shiny spots on the roof when so many stones come off, you can see the fiberglass mat.

@dragonsden9552 Жыл бұрын

it's been almost five years now, seeing "someones" driveway covered in granule from every heavy rainfall, i'm thinking their shingles have no life left in them. Thanks for the info. this might come in handy within the next ten years. cheers!

@davidav8orpflanz561 Жыл бұрын

GAF's lack of a backbone to be reviewed and compared to other shingle manufacturer's products, automatically takes them out of the running for my re-roof job coming up. So, take that GAF!!!! I'm also looking for a Green color, so that knocks others out of the contest too!

@nathan3306 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and comparison for someone who knows very little about roofing. We’ve discovered damage to our roof and our roofing contractor says it should qualify for replacement due to wind and hail. I’m in the southeast (SC) and we get some pretty intense storms, lots of rain and the occasional hurricanes. Our contractor likes OC and from what I’ve been able to research, they seem like a solid shingle choice. What brand, shingle type (we like the architectural), solar reflection (hotter then heck here), algae and overall durability would you or anyone else here recommend? Thanks again for the work it took to create this comparison!

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Atlas, Malarkey or OC will be top choice!

@nathan3306 4 жыл бұрын

Roofing Insights I appreciate the recommendations! We had another contractor come out, we like them much better, and they’re using CT Landmark. I see you like them as well as many others. I think based off my little bit of research and you guys seem to like them as well, we will probably end up going with them based on the contractors first impressions, punctual appointment timing, personable, great attitude, and using the CT brand.

@davidav8orpflanz561 Жыл бұрын

Review shingles - great work: what about other components of the roof like - ICE and Water Barrier, underlayment (tar paper, fiberglass, kelvar, kryptonite, etc), drip edge, flashings (for base walls, side walls, and chinmeys), and vent covers?

@cmnzn674 3 жыл бұрын

I live in LA county in california. do you have anyone best you can refer me to? Thank you for making this video! I learned a lot... thanks

@Dartheomus 4 жыл бұрын

One last area of comparison that I would be highly interested in is discoloration. I know you can't simulate aging too easily on brand new shingles, but if you went back to 10 year old jobs, which brands do the best with regard to maintaining their color? (I ask because Atlas really pushes the fact that they hav scotchguard, yet in their age progression tool, they show their own shingles getting MUCH darker in just 3 years.)

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

good recommendation. Problem is we would have review it on paper or somehow test old roofs. Both are very hard.

@mickeyreese9906 2 жыл бұрын

I called Erie metal roofs. When they came instead of selling me a metal roof. They brought two guys out to gang up on me, to pressure me into buying there Asphalt roof. The cost for the asphalt roof was almost 10 times as much as my original roof 21years ago. And they were putting a second layer. Without a Tear off!

@tinamcwilliams7029 3 жыл бұрын

They had issues but did something about it and now they work better by far own Corning

@Jimmy-sj9ny 3 жыл бұрын

We live in the SW US and GAF is by far number one in sales. However, both Malarkey and PABCO are gaining ground because lots of folks have had a poor experience with GAF. TAMKO is sold here but it is used mostly for commercial construction like apartments as well as new construction. We had a 100 year hail storm in 2016 and literally everybody got a new roof at the exact same time. My neighbor and the guy across the street each bought Class IV GAF Timberline. I bought PABCO Premier 40 which are still on the roof. My neighbor and the guy across the street have since had to replace the GAF Class IV from a few very minor hail storms; they both bought GAF's cheapest Timberline 30 year AR shingle to replace a 3 year old GAF Class IV. How many times do you have to be hit in the head to know it hurts??? . If I had to do it again, I would buy PABCO or Malarkey. Haven't heard anybody complain about either of those. A neighbor that bought ATLAS Class IV in 2016 has also had pretty good luck.

@forgotmycensor2660 Жыл бұрын

Malarkey is really thin like gaf where pabco has hardly made any changes except granule cut an adhesive all shingles these days after about 90 degrees the seal strip sticks to the plastic on the back of the shingle

@Roperpotter 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! GAF calling you out!! the largest roofing manufacturer with the [best] warranty. I hope you hear from them.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

We hope so too

@artyoung5923 3 жыл бұрын

Star Improvements of Michigan , that is in your roofing recommendations, is a fantastic company!

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! We love Shawn York! Great guy!

@sarahdaw6648 3 жыл бұрын

TG! I picked the right shingle. We are just doing our roof now with Owen Corning.

@arcticwo1fee122 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you invest in the Owens Corning DURATION. I used it and is much better than the normal Owens Corning fyi. Lasts longer better wind resistance

@sarahdaw6648 3 жыл бұрын

@@arcticwo1fee122 Yes, we did and it's a cool roof. Looks great! The old owner put a heavy concrete tile on the roof and we found out our roof wasn't built for tile and could have caused it to collapse.

@patmason7276 2 жыл бұрын

Have seen that IKO has improved 2021 -2022 granule loss and nail strip.

@jenniferharris1809 3 жыл бұрын

You reviewed IKO Dynasty. Wondering if you have any info on IKO's Nordic (particularly re: granule loss) which has a Class 4 Impact Resistance Rating which for my insurance equates to $200/yr off our premium which seems significant. Looks like it holds up to 130mph winds and includes hail coverage.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Dynasty and Nordic are both great product, worth paying extra for Nordic in your case

@vernon8337 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the product testing info !! I'm going with Malarkey,, Pabco and Malarkey are the only shingles sold locally , it's a 75 mile round trip to get any other brand., Not a fan of CT shingles, installed more then my fair share of CT fiberglass shingles back in the day, they don't seem to hold up well, to soft !! I Like the OC brand, but have to make that 75 mile round trip, but those suppliers always have a problem with not enough color choice and bundle count,, So as a DIY'er it's Malarkey :)

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@christopher6161 4 жыл бұрын

Dmitry, will you please test high end SBS+class 4 rated shingles? A lot of opportunities for sales upgrades here and these products are a LOT better than the standard stuff.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

We did one on class 4 shingles already

@travisedwards9983 4 жыл бұрын

Atlas Storm Master seems to be the top dog in that one and took the top spot in the national testing and wind rating.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

@@travisedwards9983 they are at the top

@JR-kk6ce Жыл бұрын

I have Duration on my roof for almost 11 years. Three hurricanes, Irma, Elsa, and Ian. Elsa was not too powerful, more rain than wind. I have not lost a single shingle, not even during Ian eventhough my home was flooded out by storm surge. My only complain is granule loss. There is tons of it, and you can see the shingle color change due to granule loss. It is so bad that I don't see the roof lasting another 5 years. There is no blistering or hail damage to blame.

@powderhound109able 4 жыл бұрын

Well was going to go with the dynasty, but after watching this I’ll Definitely go with malarkey, especially since they are only made a couple hours away 👍

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Dynasty is not bad shingle and Malarkey is good brand as well

@powderhound109able 4 жыл бұрын

Roofing Insights I bet they are, but malarkey is somewhat local to me so I gotta support them, especially wild they have quality products

@loboloco866 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review 👏 👌 👍 🙌 Excellent, thanks a lot, if I new or so read this I would be having a piece of mind. I just got Tamco, on my roof 😐, I will get ready for legal action if needed. S.....hit, I'm scared 😱 😨.

@sherrynolen1992 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the Space Coast area of Florida and I am trying to decide between OC Duration and Certainteed Landmark as they are the main brands most contractors in my area install..I like the weight of the Landmark, the warranty of the Duration. This is not an insurance claim roof replacement and it is not my forever home. Thoughts?

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

I would go with Duration

@edwardsekerak2824 3 жыл бұрын

Dimitry, Love your videos and learned alot so far. Live in Northwest Ohio (don't judge me, I'm not from the area),1st time homeowner, have some repairs needed to roof, and looking at replacing shingles on entire roof. Have two quotes for roughly same amount from different experienced contractors/brands. Question is for approx same price, should I put on Altlas Pinnacle pristine (with Signature Select System, no ridge vents) or Certainteed Northgate (with ridge vents and 5 star warranty)? Pinnacle is not class 4, with Northgate is class 4 impact resistant. Your video shows Pinnacle better than Landmark, but is it better than Landmark Pro , Landmark Premium and Northgate? Which manufacturer has better roofing system (underlayments, ice/water protection)? I have areas/valleys that don't get sun in winter... snow accumulated in past, iced and melted and leaked into garage. Discount for impact resistance for me is only $120/yr, not really seeing the benefit. Reviewed severe weather history in my area, and shows mostly penny-quarter sized hail , with winds up to 70 mph...Pinnacle shingles upto 130 mph, while Northgate only warranty up to 110mph (130mph with upgrade). Algae resistance/warranty is important to reduce maintenance down the road. Atlas with lifetime* AR, while Nortgate with only 15 year warranty for AR. Leaning towards Atlas Pinnacle based on your testing, but see benefits to Northhgate's SBS shingles for weather . What else did I miss or need to consider? I'm looking to the best shingle for the value, not cheapest, but not most expensive.

@km3470 3 жыл бұрын

Same here....been researching info to make an educated decision before replacing entire roof.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

I would go with Atlas, dont like Certainteed and their support. Great shingle but I always go with brand that cares more about contractors.

@edwardsekerak2824 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoofingInsights3.0 Appreciate the quick response...Thanks!

@coreyward5991 4 жыл бұрын

Should I go with the contractor that is a specialist in one brand or a highly regarded roofer that can offer all the brands? Have on big where the roofer is offering OC,GAF,atlas, or ct...whatever we want. He's a good company too, highly rated.

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

Always go with one who works and swears by one. Those who sell it all usually dont care about quality.

@karenselman7460 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this information. I am contracting for a new roof, after 20 years. My contractor is recommending IKO CAMBRIDGE architectural shingles. You only rate IKO Dynasty. Is there a big difference?

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

In our 2021 guide we added both Cambridge and dynasty. Coming next week

@davefoxroofer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You For your hard work.. Malarky is not available here. Atlas is.. OC contractor here , I installed my first New atlas shingle last year. Before Atlas Chalet Shingle Failed miserably here.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

Atlas Chalet is a very old story and it did fail, Atlas paid many claims after. Most roofing brands have at least one line that has major issues.

@sparklander 3 жыл бұрын

Quite a few homes in our neighborhood in Denver, went with Atlas Stormshield Class IV shingles, but now another contractor is installing IKO Cambridge IR shingles. Are the Atlas still highly regarded and has the IKO brand caught up?

@RoofingInsights3.0 3 жыл бұрын

both products are great!

@snowgorilla9789 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you am about to re roof after 15 years my IKO Cambridge are done mainly I think because of the pine and cotton wood trees all gone now, we don't know how much longer we will stay here so that is why I would like to re roof rather than strip off. Your thoughts on this would be great

@cardsfan-ym1bj 4 жыл бұрын

You cant reroof over architectural shingles,only 3 tab shingles.The architectural shingle is not flat enough,the shingles will be lumpy and not seal properly.

@RoofingInsights3.0 4 жыл бұрын

What other roofing shingles available in your market? Any of the top 4 in this video will do great!