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Shake-Look & Architectural Shingles and Super-Shakes

Rated as the top three shingle choices

 Landmark "TL" Ultimate   Super Shakes     Centennial Slate      Grand Manor   Presidential "TL" Ultimate      Presidential Shakes Carriage House  Landmark Premium 

The last consumer testing for shingles in August 2003 voted that the best choice  in North America's asphalt shingles was the Certainteed Super-Shangle called the "Grand Manor" capturing best shingle, and 1st place overall.

They also rated the "Landmark Premium" into 2nd place, followed closely behind by the "Landmark TL" "Tri-laminate" shingle in 3rd place among all the other shingle brands and styles.

Out of over 25 shingle models tested this a fantastic representation of the quality and durability of Certainteed's laminated and architectural shingles. See Notes at bottom of page regarding these tests.

The Landmark TL Ultimate is the thickest shake-look laminated style shingle available today, that represents the real textured surface of real wood shingles. As a triple layer laminated shingle, its called a    Tri-Laminate, and is unique to the industry. It doesn't fake texture by adding shadow lines and dark granule patterns to the shingle. It doesn't have to... it really is thick, and creates its own shadows due to the thick texture of the tri-laminate shingle design.

Presidential Shakes and Presidential "TL" Ultimate  are unique in character and architectural look. A cobblestone-like slate look pattern coupled with thick textures and interesting colour blends creates a wonderful slate like design. The Presidential Shakes have been installed in our area about 20 years now and have proven themselves both in performance and long lasting good looks. They now come in an "Algae-Block" Formula to keep the roof cleaner looking by inhibiting algae growth on the shingles with its built-in copper granules.

The Presidential "TL" added an extra layer to the standard Presidential Shakes to create the THICKEST SHINGLE currently produced in the industry today.

Certainteed does not  add granules to the back of the shingle to thicken up the product {as some competitors do when "trying to copy this design"}, but rather added an additional layer of tough fiberglass reinforced asphalt shingle to the already tough Presidential Shake. (Adding granules to the back of a shingle does not improve the strength or the waterproofing of a shingle. In fact it may be more prone to cracking, and additional granules would have made cutting the shingle much more difficult.)

The Presidential "TL" Ultimate is our most distinctive shingle. Its thickness earns itself the definition "Super-Shake", while the unique pattern represents narrow slates, or thatched wood shakes.

No shingle in the industry today creates more texture than this architectural shingle, and at 480 lbs per square it is actually just as heavy as real wood shakes.

Certainteed has a selection of "Slate-Look" shingles that include Grand Manor, Carriage House, and the all new Centennial Slate. These patented shingles are also called "Super-Shangles", as they include a complete solid back layer shingle with another layer or two laminated on top. These have between 4 and 5 layers of waterproofing on the roof once installed (not counting the roofing underlayment). If you are looking for the authentic slate look of New York, Chicago and Connecticut, look no further.

The Centennial Slate is an all new patented technology introduced by Certainteed, which produces unique and specific color placements of the granules on to the shangles. Each tab has its own unique color, and with the shingle tabs on scale with real slate, the Centennial Slate creates the authentic look and appeal of real blended slate roofs, similar to those one would find in North Chicago, Lake Forest, Connecticut, and in New England.

These "Super-Shangles", and the "Super Shakes" noted above as Landmark TL and Presidential TL, all offer a Lifetime Warranty, a copper granule additive to inhibit black algae staining, and will crown the roof of your home with executive-class style and an estate-class luxury look.

For those looking for a more economical solution Certainteed produces a few more styles and models.

For slate-look style, have a look at the Hatteras shingle. Its narrower slate look, and its extreme weather rating makes this shingle just as comfortable in Cape Cod, Vancouver West-Side, Tofino, Victoria, or on a chalet at Whistler.

For less expensive shake-like style, we offer the Landmark Premium AR or the builders grade economical choice called the Landmark 30.

The Landmark Premium AR (previously known as the Landmark 50AR) offers algae block copper granules, a heavier weight, more thickness,  and greater texture than builder's grade laminates, and will save about 25% from the Landmark "TL" noted earlier.

We still recommend the Landmark "TL"Ultimate as the best wood shake replacement, but if the budget won't allow an upgraded look, then the Landmark Premium AR will do a fine job of weatherproofing, storm protection, and representation of a simulated cedar shingle look. It has a new "Wide-Track QB" nailing area for faster installation, improved lamination, and improved warrantable installs . The new Landmark Premium AR is now 330lbs per square upgraded from 300lbs, which creates higher definition and deeper texture than the previous version.

For even less, we have a "builders-grade" called the Landmark 30.  A good starting-grade for economical homes, or a good upgrade from plain looking 3-tabs and interlocking shingles. These laminated shingles offer fiberglass reinforced durability with Certainteed's superior quality control, as well as some great looking colour blends to compliment your house. We don't openly recommend this grade of shingle ( or any other 30 year type shingle by any other manufacturer) for wood shake roof replacements, as the home's curb appeal can be better maintained by installing ...

Landmark Premium AR, or the triple layer Landmark "TL"Ultimate, or Presidential  "TL" ShakesUltimate.

You can use thinner looking shingles, of course, but, remember that 40 to 70% of the style and curb appeal of the home is directly determined by the texture, style, thickness, and realism created by the roofing materials you select. Take pride in your home and the investment it represents by installing quality attractive roofing shingles from Certainteed.

For more information, check out the following website: www.certainteed.com

Notes: Test criteria included strength, resilience, wind resistance, weathering, impact resistance, front end warranty coverage, and overall warranty.

Certainteed outperformed and beat out brands such as GAF, ELK, Owens Corning, Tamko, Malarkey, and IKO according to the reports for August 2003 results (the latest shingle testing).

The tested shingles included Laminated shingles that mimic the wood or slate look as well as 3-Tab shingles. Presidential Shakes and Presidential TL Shakes were not tested as they did not fit in the Laminated Shingle group being tested. But had they been tested, surely they would be in the Top 5.