I definitely agree, however it’s quite the problem to remove them once they are installed to conduct a repair. It’s unfortunate but I’m constantly repairing areas that where improperly completed by the original contractor and I’m constantly struggling to remove them without causing any damage.
Mark St-Onge The double sealant strip does make repairs more difficult, but I think it really just shows how well the double sealant strip works!! I recommend you get a good paint scraper or pry bar to break the seals before removing.
Restoration Roofing, Definitely agree, the double sealant maintain a better seal. I’ve always used a nice sharp pry bar and occasionally I will cool them down with a garden hose when possible, but that’s not always the case. As for struggling, well I meant more time consuming. Anyhow, I definitely enjoy your videos. Keep up with the good work.
I wonder how relevant some of this is going to be going forward. It's 2022 and the cost of getting anyone to work has went up a lot. It's the majority of the bid. I'm thinking the market for the thicker heavier stuff like the malarkey legacy or landmark pro is going to be where it's at moving forward. Sure it's a little more money but even a timberline is 115 a square now. That legacy is a Scotchgard shingle, much thicker and heavier. 275 lb per versus 205. All for $45 a square more. On a 22 square house that's like a thousand bucks in materials but with the cost of Labor, even if you make 50% margin on the shingles that's a $1,500 upgrade but you get a hell of a lot more when it comes to lifespan and resiliency
A contractor who prefers GAF timberline HDZ told me I’m making a mistake installing Landmark Probwith another contractor.. is this true? This guy is charging 2k more on GAF HDZ than Landmark pro
That’s because he’s bitter that you didn’t pick him! I’d pick landmark personally. I made this video years ago and we only install atlas now, but I’d pick landmark over hdz
For one of the cheapest options available asphalt shingles are a good go to. The best shingle for your roof really depends on the environment the shingles are being installed in. High wind areas owens corning and iko because they have a reinforced nail zone. For mild climates just about any brand. For hail prone areas class 4 hail rated shingle. Etc.. one of the oldest asphalt shingle roofs ive ever seen was an old 3 tab roof. 40yrs old. I dont like any asphalt shingle brand that has a warranty that claims 50yrs. In our area thats just a false claim. They dont last that long period. If you want a cheap roof go with an asphalt shingle. Best bang for buck for longevity go with f-wave or euroshield. And of course you have metal roofs, the most expensive. Another reason i dont like asphalt shingles is that only apx 2% are recycled, the rest ends up in landfills. Great video.
I liked the Owens 3 tab shingles because they lasted 30 years. I just found a leak in my roof last week in the porch area. However, now I am hoping to find a shingle that will last for 40 years. I'm 64 years old and hope to shingle it one more time.
This was great, I been tryin to find out about "shingles herpes zoster treatment" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Xanaleb Deniden Blueprint - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my colleague got great success with it.
Certainteed Landmark and Landmark Pro are the best shingles . Certainteed Four Star Warranty gives you 50 years of non-prorated coverage that includes Material Labor Tear Off and Disposal. I have seen a lot of issues with Atlas shingles. I think Owens Corning shingles duration the quality has come along way and I would rank them second. Definitely stay away from GAF Timberline and Tamko Heritage shingles.
Why stay away from GAF? I need to replace my roof and waiting on estimate from roofers who swares GAF is the best with 180 mph wind, 50 year warranty on shingles and 10 year on installation. Other roofer is offering Certainteed Landmark. Please advise.
Thank you for this video, I live in Canada and I have to do my roof again after 18 years. The contractor was using the IKO shingles on my roof and I was told that the product has 25 years of warranty, however the shingles on the sunny side started to fall apart already after 18 years. I have contacted IKO and they are offering me the warranty reimbursement. My question is what is the normal lifespan for the shingles in general?
undecided were they 3 tab shingles? If so, then that’s pretty good! Down here in Memphis, we see 30-year architectural shingles coming to the end of their lives after only 15-18 years.... But we have very hot summers and cold winters with the occasional ice storm. What part of canada are you in??
@@roofingtips Thank you very much for you prompt reply!!! I am in Toronto. One contractor told me this "I would not put them in a shed let alone in a house. I can not associate myself with a company that cheats by making a very inferior product. I would suggest to just not take their “deal” and install something else, either Certainteed shingles or GAF. You do not want to replace your roof again in 10 years, do you??? " What do you think?
undecided that guy is very opinionated. I used to install IKO and I would say that the IKO DYNASTY shingle is an amazing shingle. You should call Bigger Roofing, they are close to Toronto. Tell them Brent Simmons sent you. I know they do great work!
@@roofingtips Thank you for your offer but the contractor who installed my roof will use the Certainteed Landmark shingles this time instead of the IKO. Plus he quoted me $150 less the lowest quote from another supplier. I never had any issues with the installation- I was having an issue with the IKO shingles quality.
I’ve never installed Berkshire, but they look very similar. Stormaster slate is class 4 impact resistant, so that’s something to consider. I don’t think Berkshire is.
Cheers for the Video clip! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Taparton Incredible Cure Takeover (probably on Google)? It is a good exclusive product for Curing Shingles without the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend at very last got cool success with it.
Please let me know. I'm in Houston,TX , in I'm about to install bp shingles is company from Canada , but I be the first person in Houston to get roof , which they have give me a great discount , but is that a good company , good product ??? Please tell me..thank you
BP is a shingle I have never used but it does not rank as highly as Atlas in independent tests. You need to look up Eagle Eye Roofing Conpany in houston. He’s an AWESOME installer!
@@dominiccorridore259 yes 👍 , they really great all weather type , even my home insurance is lower $ 450 dollars a year. That's a huge discount by ALL-STATE INSURANCE....
3 tab shingles are basically old technology now. Laminated shingles have double the wind resistance and can last much longer if the roof is ventilated correctly
How are the newer BP Mystique 42 shingles? My area is having hard time obtaining the Certainteed Landmarks and my contractor is pushing for me to use the Mystique since they improved from their Harmony line up and those controversaries.
Certainteed gave me 2 class 4 roofs that are terribly defective. In my 40 yr career these 2 roofs are the mostseriouslydefectiveive come across and certainteed won’t even discuss it with me. I callwarrantydept and of all things they are not allowed to give me their name. I have been their customer for 40 yrs and I’m a good quality customer. I pay my bill, I rarely complain. With certainteed it’s not any one employee w bad attitude, it is the company and how as a whole they are required to treat customers.
Got a $20,000 quote to do my house in Canada. Not excited. Place was built in 1997 and i had 50 year shingles installed. They will be shot in a couple more years. Pretty sad to get half the life as advertised. Dont want tin for ascetic and noise reasons.
No Owens Corning Duration? That’s the champ in the heat and wind. 4 nails gets 130mph, Certainteed and Atlas take 6 nails. Atlas is known in Texas as the worst next to IKO. What part of the country do you roof?
Certainteed by spec say you only need 4 nails to honor warranty. On steep roofs they require 6nails which steep for them is above 21/12 pitch. When you put 6 nails on the shingle and is a lower pitch than 21/12 they call that storm nailing. The four nails they still rate to take up to 130 mph winds.
@@forreststump11 nice! I love certainteed, they weigh a little heavier than most shingles because of the added granules to make a vibrant and deep color on them. What I really love is how they take care of contractors and how well the honor their warranty.
devild1000 i have use both of them quite a bit, but I just believe the technology (especially in atlas) is better with these shingles. Scotchgard, double tat strip, larger shingle, nail zone, etc.....
devild1000 I also need to add, I do think the IKO Dynasty is an AMAZING shingle so I’d definitely spend a little more and get the dynasty over Cambridge
I respectfully disagree. That’s like saying a robotic welder (that builds your cars and trucks) is interior to a hand weld. When calibrated correctly, pneumatic tools work better because they deliver a consistent hit every time
@@roofingtips You are wrong hand nailing is way better than any air gun. you show me a roof where a gun was used and I will show you exposed nails every time. Guys think they're faster with the gun. And many guns on the market aren't adjustable setting nails too deep or too high. Now add in the Dimensional shingle and everyone thinks they're roofers. KIND OF LIKE YOU. Just one look and anyone can tell you are no roofer. This is coming from a guy that has been roofing in California's East Bay Area for longer than you've been alive.
