CertainTeed Shingles Ranked #1 by Forbes Magazine
THOUGHTS FROM A CERTIFIED CERTAINTEED CONTRACTOR
The prestigious publication Forbes recently declared CertainTeed the best roof shingles of 2024. The competition was tough. Owens Corning and GAF, who came in at #2 and #3, are both top-notch roofing manufacturers. But in a matchup between the best roofing materials available today, CertainTeed came out on top.
In our expert capacity as roofing contractors with over 35 years of experience, we agree with Forbes. We use CertainTeed roof shingles in many of our New York and Long Island roof replacement jobs. CertainTeed offers different types of asphalt shingle types for every home and budget.
CertainTeed luxury shingles can mimic the look of wood shake or slate roofing. But with asphalt shingles you get greater durability, easier maintenance, and lower installation costs. These heavy laminated shingles hold up well against high winds. A CertainTeed certified roofer can install them to withstand storms of up to 130 MPH.
Those who are more interested in a classic strip shingles roof can explore CertainTeed’s Landmark shingles line. CertainTeed Landmark shingles use thick, high-quality asphalt and the industry’s toughest fiberglass mat. This gives you an energy-efficient roof that will stand up to the toughest New York weather conditions.
Here are our thoughts on the Forbes CertainTeed review. We’re speaking in our expert capacity as an experienced Long Island roofing contractor and CertainTeed certified Master Craftsman roofer. The Forbes review gave three “Pros” for CertainTeed.
A TOP SHINGLE MANUFACTURER BY SHINGLES SOLD
This is true in our experience. We find that many of our customers request CertainTeed shingles by brand. CertainTeed has a reputation for quality and durability, and that’s important to our Long Island and NYC roof clients. And CertainTeed’s shingles offer a wider variety of colors and styles than most other roofing options on the market.
MULTIPLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT OPTIONS
We’ve also found that CertainTeed’s customer support is excellent. Many customers find roofing product manufacturers will try to get out of long term warranties with different excuses. In our experience CertainTeed honors its warranties and works with customers to resolve issues.
A TOP SHINGLE MANUFACTURER BY SHINGLES SOLD
This is true in our experience. We find that many of our customers request CertainTeed shingles by brand. CertainTeed has a reputation for quality and durability, and that’s important to our Long Island and NYC roof clients. And CertainTeed’s shingles offer a wider variety of colors and styles than most other roofing options on the market.
CertainTeed Shingles are Part of a System
CertainTeed’s experts design every part of its Integrity Roof for durability, performance, and energy efficiency. The CertainTeed Integrity Roof System covers six areas:
1. Waterproofing Underlayment
An underlayment protects your roof deck and home interior from wind-blown rain.
2. Water-Resistant Underlayment
To deal with the heaviest storms, CertainTeed adds a second underlayment layer.
3. Starter Shingles
Starter shingles protect the edges of your roof from wind-blown rain at the roof eaves, overhangs, and roof edges.
4. Shingles
County Roofing’s roofing experts install impact-resistant and fire-resistant CertainTeed shingles .
5. Hip & Ridge Caps
Hip and ridge caps provide wind protection and aesthetic appeal. They are required for a 130 MPH roof.
6. Ventilation
The Integrity Roof System includes ventilation ducts designed to provide appropriate airflow.
CertainTeed Shingle Warranties
Your coverage starts with CertainTeed’s 10-year SureStart protection. CertainTeed will repair or replace any shingles it determines are defective during the SureStart period. After the SureStart period CertainTeed prorates damages. You also get the following coverage.
- 110 MPH Wind warranty (upgradable to 130 MPH)
- 10 years Algae growth resistance warranty (upgradable to 30 years)
CertainTeed offers Lifetime warranties on all the shingles that County Roofing uses. They will stand behind a CertainTeed roof for as long as you own the property. But when you read the warranty, you will find exemptions for contractor error.
To get the best warranties CertainTeed offers, a CertainTeed certified Master Craftsman roofing contractor must install your new roof.
CertainTeed's Master Craftsman Certificate
The Master Craftsman™ Roofing Contractor program provides education in every aspect of shingle installation techniques. Contractors learn the approved procedures for installing all CertainTeed shingles through the Shingle Applicator’s Manual. Other program units cover good workmanship practices, roof systems, estimating, flashing, and ventilation.
When a contractor passes this course, they know the product installation instructions for all of CertainTeed’s shingle products.
County Roofing Systems is a Master Craftsman roofing contractor. We know all the details of a proper CertainTeed installation. We’re familiar with every step of the CertainTeed Integrity Roof System.
We know that if you follow the instructions, you get the best residential roof in the roofing industry. We follow those instructions. And because CertainTeed
We offer a 50-year warranty on materials and a 30-year warranty on workmanship for all roofing systems we install. This warranty is non-prorated. It covers the total cost of your roofing system if there is a material defect. Most warranties don’t cover the cost of the work required to remove or reinstall shingles.
Thanks to our experience, certifications, and reputation, County Roofing can offer the best manufacturer warranties in the roofing business.
If you are thinking about replacing your old roof with a beautiful, energy-efficient CertainTeed roof, County Roofing can help.
Keith Schmied has been working as a New York and Long Island roofing contractor in Long Island for over three decades. He has extensive experience with CertainTeed installations and can offer you CertainTeed’s best warranties.
