Is it time to replace your asphalt shingle roof? Are you considering CertainTeed shingles?
CertainTeed is one of the top asphalt shingle manufacturers in the country. They offer high-quality products with great warranties, which is why they’re my preferred brand.
CertainTeed has multiple lines of asphalt shingles that all offer something different. However, some are more popular than others.
For over 30 years, Bill Ragan Roofing has provided unbiased and transparent roofing advice to homeowners going through the roof replacement process. So, let’s break down everything you need to know about the top CertainTeed asphalt shingles.
This article covers the following CertainTeed products, their performance features, color options, and warranties:
- Landmark
- Landmark PRO
- Grand Manor
- Belmont
- Carriage House
Keep in mind that the information listed here is pulled directly from CertainTeed’s website.
1. Landmark architectural asphalt shingles
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.
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On top of algae resistance, CertainTeed’s Landmark asphalt shingles also offer:
- 21 color options (availability varies by location)
- Tear resistance
- Class A Fire-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class F Wind-Resistance (110 mph)
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:
- 10-year SureStart™ warranty (covers 100% replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects)
- 25-year StreakFighter® warranty against streaking and discoloration caused by airborne algae
- 15-year, 110 mph wind-resistance warranty (upgradable to 130 mph)
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.
2. Landmark PRO architectural asphalt shingles
CertainTeed's Landmark PRO architectural shingles offer 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.
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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:
- 22 Max Def color options (availability varies by location)
- Tear resistance
- Class 3 Impact-Resistance Rating
- Class A Fire-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class F Wind-Resistance (110 mph)
Like most CertainTeed shingles, Landmark PRO shingles include CertainTeed’s lifetime-limited transferable warranty. Other warranties that these CertainTeed shingles offer are:
- 10-year SureStart™ protection (covers 100% replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects)
- 30-year StreakFighter® warranty
- 15-year 110 mph wind-resistance warranty (upgradable to 130 mph)
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 a little more durability.
3. Grand Manor luxury asphalt shingles
CertainTeed’s Grand Manor luxury asphalt shingle is the super heavyweight of luxury shingles that provides 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.
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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 offering:
- 9 color options (availability varies by location)
- Tear resistance
- Class 4 Impact-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class A Fire-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class F Wind-Resistance (110 mph)
Grand Manor shingles come with CertainTeed’s standard lifetime-limited transferable warranty, but they also come with:
- 10-year SureStart™ warranty (covers 100% replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects)
- 30-year StreakFighter® warranty against streaking and discoloration caused by airborne algae
- 15-year, 110-mph wind-resistance warranty (upgradable to 130 mph)
SureStart warranties are upgradable to 20 and 50 years if a CertainTeed-certified roofer installs a Grand Manor shingle roof. CetainTeed will even provide a 10 or 25-year workmanship warranty if they’re installed with a 5-star certification.
4. Belmont luxury asphalt shingles
CertainTeed’s Belmont luxury asphalt shingle is 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 while also designed to resist algae growth.
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The algae resistance is great, but Belmont luxury asphalt shingles also offer:
- 6 color options (availability varies by location)
- Tear resistance
- Class 3 Impact-Resistance Rating
- Class A Fire-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class F Wind-Resistance (110 mph)
On top of CertainTeed's standard lifetime-limited warranty against manufacturing defects, Belmont shingles also come with:
- 10-year SureStart™ warranty (covers 100% replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects)
- 30-year StreakFighter® warranty against streaking and discoloration caused by airborne algae
- 15-year, 110-mph wind-resistance warranty (130 mph upgrade available with CertainTeed starter and CertainTeed hip and ridge)
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).
5. Carriage House luxury asphalt shingles
CertainTeed’s Carriage House luxury asphalt shingle has distinctive shadow lines with chamfered corners for a unique scallop-edged finish similar to handcrafted slate roofs. This patented design uses two full-size base shingles to create four layers of protection.
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On top of providing a unique look, the four layers make Carriage House shingles extremely durable and long-lasting. These CertainTeed luxury shingles also offer:
- 9 color options (availability varies by location)
- Tear resistance
- Class 4 Impact-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class A Fire-Resistance Rating (highest rating available)
- Class F Wind-Resistance (110 mph)
Like all CertainTeed shingles, they come with the standard lifetime-limited transferable warranty.
Below are the other manufacturer warranties Carriage House shingles come with:
- 10-year SureStart™ warranty (covers 100% replacement and labor costs due to manufacturing defects)
- 30-year StreakFighter® warranty against streaking and discoloration caused by airborne algae
- 15-year 110-mph wind-resistance warranty (upgradable to 130 mph)
CertainTeed’s Carriage House offers a handcrafted look that’s unique among the luxury shingle options. However, it’s also a reliable and durable asphalt shingle you can count on.
Which type of asphalt shingle is right for you?
Now you know the top 5 CertainTeed asphalt shingles. They all give you a good-looking roof, and CertainTeed’s quality ensures you get a roof that lasts.
Keep in mind the availability of these shingles and colors depends on where you live and what the suppliers in your area have available. To find out your options, you’ll have to contact a CertainTeed-certified local roofing contractor.
However, you still need to decide which specific type of asphalt shingle is right for you. While there are three types, architectural and luxury are the two shingles most homeowners will choose between.
Both are great roofing materials, but they have major differences you need to know to make the right decision. That’s why I wrote another article comparing architectural and luxury asphalt shingles on key decision-making factors.
Check out Architectural Shingles vs. Luxury Shingles to learn which asphalt shingle is right for your budget, situation, and more.
