Top 3 Shingle brands
If you are looking for a roof replacement but don’t feel sure about which shingle brand to use, we recommend that you’ll be in great hands with the following brands.
But before we head onto the brands, this are the main features to focus on:
- Wind resistance
- Algae resistance – refers to the “streaking” that becomes visible on shingles several years after installation.
- Enhanced Shingle adhesion – refers to shingle adhering together to one another.
- Widest nailing zone – wide nailing zone increases the likelihood of a superior installation.
- Additional layer adhesion – refers to the adhesion between the layers on an individual shingle.
- Synthetic underlayment – synthetic underlayment is usually made from long-lasting polymers, which provide added strength and longevity. This type of underlayment is typically moisture-resistant, and when it’s installed correctly, it offers better weather protection.
- Labor warranty
Now, this is our top 3 Shingle brands:
GAF TIMBERLINE HDZ
This brand is able to provide the maximum wind resistance available in the market, along with a great algea resistance that keeps the good looking of your roof for around 10 years. It also has the widest nailing zone that allows a superior installation of the shingles. For the adhesion of additional layers this brand offers a layer-lock system that enhances the adhesion between individual shingles. The same brand provides the GAF feltbuster which is the best synthetic underlayment for roof installation.
OWENS CORNING DURATION
Owens Corning brand is able to provide a maximum wind resistance of 130 mph , along with a great algae resistance that keeps the good looking of your roof for around 7 years. It also has a wide nailing zone that allows a superior installation of the shingles. For the adhesion of additional layers this brand offers a sure-nail system that enhances the adhesion between individual shingles. This shingles can also be installed with synthetic underlayment.
CASTLEBROOK
Castlebrook brand is able to provide a maximum wind resistance of 120 mph , it does not provide that much algae resistance, no enhanced shingle adhesion but includes a wide nailing zone that allows a superior installation of the shingles and at least a 5-year duration with no synthetic underlayment.