How to choose the best shingle for your house

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How to choose the best shingle for your house!
There are so many different types of roofing materials on the market, it can be tough to know which one is right for your home. In this video, I'll share some tips on how to pick the best shingle for your needs and budget.
Homestead Roofing, Inc is a licensed and fully-insured Colorado springs roofing contractor and serves homeowners in Colorado Springs, Fountain, Falcon, Peyton, Manitou Springs, and other surrounding communities. Thank you‪@BeaconBuildingProducts‬ and ‪@CertainTeedRoofing‬ for the help making this video!
Visit the Homestead Roofing website for a lot more information, education, scam alerts, and tips at homesteadroofingcolorado.com or call our office at 719-433-6991 if you have any questions about this or any other roofing-related topics.
00:00 Introduction
00:14 3 Tab Shingles
02:20 Dimensional Shingles (Architectural)
04:47 Understanding Thickness
05:19 Triple Laminate Shingles
06:03 Slate Shingle
07:31 Presidential Style Shingles
08:27 HOA Requirements
09:12 Impact Resistant Shingles
09:54 What would Tracy pick?
10:45 What should I pick?
12:00 Thank you CertainTeed & Beacon

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21 июл 2024

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@homesteadroofing Год назад

If you want a quick way to get a "ballpark" estimate for your roof replacement, you can use the free tool on our website www.homesteadroofingcolorado.com/ Look for the bright, yellow tab on the right side that says "Instant Roof Quote" It will only take you about 30 seconds and it will give you a pretty good idea of what a new roof may cost you.

@kleenk8 10 дней назад

I went with CertainTeed Landmark Pro with all of the upgrades. Charcoal color. Beautiful roof although expensive. No regrets, however. Excellent video.

@apriljoy425 11 месяцев назад

I have been watching several of your videos and they have helped me so much. One thing you said calmed me down it was to take your time choosing a roofer. I finally hired a roofer today . Thanks a million for sharing your experience and knowledge.

@buttholasaurus99 Год назад

Good, better, best, never let it rest til your good is better and your better is best👍🏼

@buttholasaurus99 Год назад

Even though I was a roofer/ carpenter for many years, i enjoy watching your videos, I guess cuz I miss it and would have like to know someone like you during the time I was active 👍🏼👊🏼🦖🍺

@homesteadroofing Год назад

Thank you so much. That was really encouraging to read this morning.

@KC-zr1rd Месяц назад

We are also a Select Shingle Master company. I personally used Grand Manor Pearl Black on my place. Roof is 15 years old now and looks as good as the day installed. Probably helps using when its installed correctly. 😉

@miapapa1955 9 месяцев назад

Yes hiring a pro for your videos make it a lot better to watch, good job.

@Jer-me7pj 2 месяца назад

i ve had 90 + mph winds on my 3 tab shingles with no damage, but i used roofing nails and my shingles are 30 years old next year and still has good granuals but i installed 30 year shingles

@salvadorlopez8867 Год назад

I recently toured the Certainteed plant in Oxford and am 100% Certainteed. I couldn’t believe they are the only manufacturer that gets inspected by UL

@craigburnett6099 6 месяцев назад

Let me tell you. In Texas our certainteed plant is 30 miles away. Ennis Texas. They are continuous problem. If someone asks about them, I have to tell them the truth. They are absolutely the biggest source of defects. Period. I had to report two in a weeks time. I called my distributor and the gm spoke to me. He starts out by saying, let me guess, you are reporting a certainteed defect. I’m like, why do you keep selling them. It is way beyond a problem for me. It’s just unacceptable. I’m not aware of them paying to replace a roof in last 5 years. Not for my customers. This business is hard enough without adding these guys to my load.

@prabhneetsingh8688 3 месяца назад

We are building a new house and we are using mitten brownstone for vinyl siding, margaux beige stone veneer. We have option to pick gaf charcoal or canadian driftwood shingle. Which one should we pick

@pablohernandez1159 10 месяцев назад

I had my roof replaced with malarkey. 14Squares plus removed old. Replaced 3 4by8 and gutters.Less than 8k. Thanks

@GPSniper1 4 месяца назад

Dang cheap. Mine is $24k just to replace the roof. Small simple roof

@sarge131 12 дней назад

Shocking that you picked a Certainteed when they sponsor the video. 🤣

@homesteadroofing 10 дней назад

I asked them to sponsor the video because I have used their products for 9 years and really like them and the company. They graciously agreed.

@user-gb8fl4hk9x 10 месяцев назад

Why is it in Florida that insurance companies are dropping insurance on homes with asphalt shingles over ten years old? Know that there is other options.

@SWog617 Месяц назад

Hey Tracy. I've been watching a lot of roofing videos over the last several days, and yours are terrific. I was all set to go with a guy who uses only GAF shingles, but I'm now switching to a company that uses Certainteed Landmark Pro. You (and others) have convinced me they're a better product. I have a couple of questions, though. 1.) I like the darker brown shingle that was over your left shoulder to start the video. Can you tell me what color that is? Is it the new Max Def Espresso? 2.) Although I've settled on a new product, I'm not quite there with the contractor yet. The ink on the estimate wasn't even dry when they bumped up the price by $1000. Then I found out the roofing contractor I thought I was hiring (who said their business was slow), was going to be farming the job out to a sub-contractor. Is that typical? I feel like they gave me the old bait and switch, and it's damaged the trust I had with them. Thanks!

@homesteadroofing Месяц назад

Many roofing contractors use sub-contractors. That's pretty standard, especially in areas where you can't install roofs all year long.

@jamesnotsmith1465 Год назад

I live in Washington State and moss is a problem on roofs. It is a bit expensive to have moss cleaned off 'flat' shingles. Looks like cleaning moss off dimensional shingles would be a problem. Can you provide any insights on this issue?

@homesteadroofing Год назад

Sorry, I can't. In Colorado, moss is not a problem at all. It's not on roofs here.

@solarflower5401 Месяц назад

What do you think of GAF's UHDZ shingle? I live in Central Florida.

@homesteadroofing Месяц назад

I have a good contact with a roofer in Florida who would have much more experience there with how the GAF shingles hold up in your climate. If you would like me to put you in touch with him, let me know - send an Email to info@homesteadroofingcolorado.com

@simplyamazing880 Месяц назад

It would have honest of you to say that certainteed was a sponsor.

@homesteadroofing Месяц назад

Which they were not when I made this video

@waltzingwally 11 месяцев назад

I'm having a roof put on by an insurance claim and 3 tab is what the adjuster shows on the estimate. If I want something different is my only option to pay the extra out-of-pocket? Thanks

@homesteadroofing 10 месяцев назад

Most likely.

@waltzingwally 10 месяцев назад

@@homesteadroofing Thanks for the reply. I later asked my ins adjuster about it. Here's what he said. "I can release depreciation as the different parts of the house are finished, but that first check was meant for both the siding and roofing. If dimensional shingles are used and cost more than that would come out of pocket for you, if the cost the same or are less than the bid then it doesn’t matter." 2 roofers are both lower than the insurance amount when depreciation is included and don't want a down payment. This makes me think that I can use what I want as long as it does not exceed the RCV. Also, thank you for returning my call a week ago, after your work day was done, though I am not in your area. You gave advice as if I was a potential customer and I greatly appreciate it. For anyone reading this, Tracy is the real deal.

@alexsmith4916 Год назад

Shingles are not a thing here in Australia, Its concrete tile or metal roofs that dominate. I wounder why shingles are so popular in the USA.

@sashabrown6865 Месяц назад

What about fiberglass shingles do you recommend them?

@homesteadroofing Месяц назад

As opposed to what other product?

@buttholasaurus99 Год назад

I’m an Owens Corning Surenail guy

@homesteadroofing Год назад

We can't all be perfect. ;-)

@dnx112 4 месяца назад

Corning is the pinto of shingles.

@user-xk2bv2tx7l 3 месяца назад

sorry man u actually can use it as a starter just flip them over glue side up and if the company will say to contractor "sorry one of your guys has to get the ridge we didn't account for " You are excused to use shingles as the ridge cap :)

@homesteadroofing 3 месяца назад

That only works for 3-tab shingles. You can't use dimensional shingles as starter or ridge

@donaldcedar7574 Год назад

I've seen a lot of people call CertainTeed the king of granule loss, and I've heard a lot of people say Malarky is the best shingle out there. Can you comment on this? Because you definitely seem like a straight shooter to me.

@homesteadroofing Год назад

Tamko is definitely the worst when it comes to granule loss. I've been using CT products almost exclusively for 8 years and haven't noticed a problem. As far as Malarkey goes, I recently recommended them in another video, but the very day it released, I encountered a homeowner with a Malarkey product failure, and the warranty award they gave him was pathetic. It's the 2nd time I've dealt with Malarkey's warranty claims and neither time has it worked out for the homeowner.

@donaldcedar7574 Год назад

@@homesteadroofing hmm, very cool. Thanks!

@minerva7217 Год назад

I don't think dimensional or architectural shingles look good, or are made of materials that will stand up over time. Though they have warranties for wind and hail, they are prone to look bad in a few years and installers do not warranty for cosmetic (appearance). I don't think they have been around long enough to demonstrate their reliability and performance is better than 3-tab.

@homesteadroofing Год назад

Interesting thoughts. Dimensional shingles are made of the same material as 3-tabs and are thicker. They've been around since the mid-90's so we have examples of them that are almost 30 years old. I'd take a dimensional over a 3-tab all day every day.

@skip741x3 Год назад

interesting comment..Im in the process of choosing what to put on our previous, 22 yr old 3 tab type shingle... these "dimensional" shingles are trippy looking to me...I gotta say, 1st off I didnt care for them at all, they looked bizzare and i was wondering why I wasnt seeing the 3tab type being offered.. they are starting to grow on me alittle as I see almost all homes around me have them... the other concern is, that they may indeed look haggard, after a few yrs with the edges curling up as ive seen this on some houses, though i dont know what brand they were.. anyway, didnt look that good.. my 3 tabs looked fine but were hail damaged...

@homesteadroofing Год назад

@@skip741x3 I've seen many dimensional shingle roofs with shingles 20+ years old and haven't seen any of them curling at the edges. If you like the 3-tab shingle look, you should be able to find a roofer to install them - depending on what area of the country you live in. But I think you'll like the dimensional shingles just fine.

@bottanoog9545 Год назад

i must strongly disagree as i am now just replacing my Certainteed Architectural shingle ( dark Prairie Wood color) after 34 years!!! Has not faded at all..to compare .i have a couple xtra bundles i bought just in case....also the shingles only started hairline cracking last year...

@elizabeth-2213 10 месяцев назад

ugh, Another salesman.

@homesteadroofing 10 месяцев назад

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@sissymurphy9620 5 месяцев назад

WHAT BRAND OF SHINGLE IS BETTER . I am looking now . I want ice and water shield on the whole roof . It is only on the front part of the roof half way up . I get high winds up on this hill and driving rains . please remember we are in our 70's and retired . . Iknow I finally found a roofing contractor and he told me about pinnacle pristene shingles 31.99 a bundle and we need 111 of them for our roof . Our roof is 20 years old as of this year

@sissymurphy9620 5 месяцев назад

I live in Southside Virginia

@homesteadroofing 5 месяцев назад

I don't think you can do better than CertainTeed Northgate

@sissymurphy9620 5 месяцев назад

@@homesteadroofing That stuff is garbage also . My neighbor after only 15 years of certainteed is having my contractor put new roof on her failed roof of them . Not sure why those go to great companies for roof shingles have went down the tubes in quality . BUT THEY HAVE . THEY cut baack on quality they will loose more people to metal roof or find another company that sells better roofing . They don't care anymore . 7 roofs in my neighborhood that contractor put certianteed on have failed . Lasted between 10 and 15 years . My GAF lasted only 20 years and I was lucky I put ice and water shield under it . The results for those other roofs with just tar paper under them was worse . 15 lb tar paper also .One nighbor has had his roof on for 30 years and they are 3 tab shingles and still look good

@dnx112 4 месяца назад

. Sounds like shoddy installers not adding a balanced ventilation system resulting in the roofs lasting only 5 to 20 years instead of 50 plus years.

@sissymurphy9620 4 месяца назад

@@dnx112 I have 4 large attic round vents and 2 of them have fans installed in them that exhaust heat in the summer . Ridge vents don't work up here on the hill side where I live becase they get blown off . i never had a ridge vent but the few nieghbos i have had them and the one just repaired his for the 4th time in just 4 years of his house being built . my house is a modular house and the roof ridge has steel beteen the beams up there . My baserment has 18 foot deep footings with steel beams running from the front of the house to the back with columns in the middle and I left my modular house on frame also but floor joists I had upgraded at time of the build to 2x12 along with 2x6 stud walls . I know I had it overbuilt but it was my chioce . support columns inside the open floor plan walls also have steel in sandwiched between the studs .Gaf shingles did not last from the beating of high winds and wind driven rain .. I think that roofing material like everything else is not made to last anymore . They just want to get rich and don't care about quality or customer care anymore . .