Is it time to replace your asphalt shingle roof? Are you wondering what the best shingles are right now?
The shingle you choose impacts every part of your roof investment, from curb appeal to lifespan to pricing. So, it’s absolutely crucial to pick the right one.
Unfortunately, research gets complicated because the information is all over the place. Your time is too valuable to go to all the different manufacturer websites without guaranteeing you’ll find what matters to you.
For over 30 years, Bill Ragan Roofing has given homeowners the information and tools they need to feel confident in their roofing decisions. So, let’s break down the shingles you should consider for 2025 and the information you need all in one article.
This article covers the following 6 best shingles to consider for 2025 (from lowest quality to highest):
GAF’s Timberline NS is GAF’s basic architectural asphalt shingle made on a fiberglass mat. Their natural shadow effect creates a subtle look with the warmth of wood, while their fiberglass construction makes them dependable.
Timberline NS shingles also come with GAF’s trademarked StainGuard to protect against algae growth.
On top of algae prevention, these shingles come with:
GAF offers a lifetime-limited warranty on their Timberline NS shingles against manufacturer defects. On top of this warranty, Timberline NS asphalt shingles also come with the following warranties:
GAF’s Timberline NS shingles are the most affordable option on this list. However, they also offer the least amount of colors and are considered the lowest quality.
GAF’s Timberline HDZ® is an architectural shingle that is one of the best-selling asphalt shingles on the market. It offers your roof a high-dimensional wood-shake look paired with GAF’s patented High Definition® shadow bands to create exceptional depth and dimension.
Like the NS line, Timberline HDZ shingles also come with GAF’s trademarked StainGuard to protect against algae growth. However, their impact resistance rating makes them a more durable GAF shingle option.
On top of this, Timberline HDZ shingles offer homeowners:
Like all GAF products, Timberline HDZ shingles come with a lifetime-limited warranty. On top of this warranty, they also come with the following warranties:
With a focus on affordability, GAF Timberline HDZ is a quality shingle option. And with their recent qualification for the Class 3 Impact Rating, they're more durable in 2025 than in years past.
CertainTeed’s Landmark® shingle is their standard architectural shingle with a multi-layered design on a tough fiberglass base and protective outer layer. They also come with CertainTeed’s StreakFighter® algae resistance against black streaks caused by algae growth.
On top of algae resistance, CertainTeed’s Landmark asphalt shingles also offer:
Landmark shingles come with CertainTeed's lifetime-limited warranty, but they also come with specific warranties to back up the performance features.
These warranties include:
CertainTeed’s Landmark asphalt shingle line is a high-quality and reliable choice for residential roof replacement. However, their affordability is a big reason Landmark shingles are incredibly popular.
CertainTeed's Landmark PRO is another architectural shingle that offers the same quality and reliability as the basic Landmark line. Like Landmark, they have a multi-layer design on a fiberglass base and a protective outer layer with StreakFighter® algae resistance.
However, Landmark PRO architectural shingles are slightly heavier, which gives them a little more durability. Other than that, the only other difference is that they come in Maximum Definition colors.
Landmark PRO shingles also offer homeowners:
Like most CertainTeed shingles, Landmark PRO shingles include CertainTeed’s lifetime-limited transferable warranty. Other warranties that these CertainTeed shingles offer are:
While more expensive, Landmark PRO architectural asphalt shingles offer the same peace of mind as Landmark shingles. However, they are still affordable and increase your home’s aesthetics while offering slightly more durability.
CertainTeed’s Belmont is a luxury asphalt shingle designed to look like natural slate with multi-positioned tabs that provide realistic depth and dimension. They are manufactured with top-grade asphalt on a strong fiberglass base mat and are also designed to resist algae growth.
The algae resistance is great, but Belmont luxury asphalt shingles also offer:
On top of CertainTeed's standard lifetime-limited warranty against manufacturing defects, Belmont shingles also come with:
This information is for the standard Belmont shingle, but CertainTeed also makes an impact-resistant option. The only difference between the two is Belmont IR shingles have an added reinforcement, giving them a Class 4 Impact-Resistance (highest possible).
CertainTeed’s Grand Manor is the super heavyweight of luxury shingles that provide at least five layers of protection (with underlayment). Each one is made of two full-size fiberglass shingles and randomly applied tabs with shadow lines to provide a true natural slate look.
Grand Manor’s multi-layer design and heaviness mean they’re extremely durable against storm damage. On top of that, it also makes them a very long-lasting asphalt shingle option.
Homeowners can count on Grand Manor to provide:
Grand Manor shingles come with CertainTeed’s standard lifetime-limited transferable warranty, but they also come with:
SureStart warranties are upgradable to 20 and 50 years if a CertainTeed-certified roofer installs a Grand Manor shingle roof. CertainTeed will even provide a 10 or 25-year workmanship warranty if they’re installed with a 5-star certification.
After reading this article, you now know the best shingles for 2025. Obviously, these are my recommendations.
However, the quality of the shingles on this list is unmatched across the industry. Unfortunately, knowing the shingle options is one thing.
You still need to pick the right type of shingle. After all, the three types greatly differ in warranties, curb appeal, lifespan, cost, and more.
So, you need to make this decision before choosing one of the shingles on this list. That’s why I wrote another article breaking down everything you need to know about the three types of asphalt shingles.
Check out The 3 Types of Asphalt Shingles to learn their pricing, lifespan, warranties, and pros and cons to ensure you make the right decision.