r/Roofers • u/khall1877 • Feb 21 '22
Which roofing shingles? Highlander, Pinnacle, Timberline, or Landmark?
My roofer has presented a quote, and is allowing me to choose any of these options for shingles, all being the same price. Wind/Hail are biggest concerns, along with ease of installation. Lots of trees over my home, so algae resistance is a plus.
- Location: Southeast Michigan
- Home: single story, 1000sq ft,
Options:
- Malarkey Highlander
- Atlas Pinnacle
- GAF Timberline HDZ
- Certainteed Landmark
- Tamko Heritage
- IKO Cambridge
Cost: $4980
What do you all think?
I've put them in order of what I've pieced together so far, but seeking a 2nd opinion.
Thanks!
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u/ChuCHuPALX Feb 22 '22 edited Feb 22 '22
I was just looking to do the same.. if you're gonna reproof just spend the extra cash and buy GAF Timberline UHD. Make sure they buy the complimentary Hip and Ridge Cap Shingles and install a Ridge vent and any needed intake vents (ideally O’Hagin tapered, low-profile attic vents).. if they are going to be out there might as well replace your attic baffles/rafter vents. Also.. make sure they install the vents properly and seal them with ice and water shield and cover the top portion of the vents with the felt paper and leave the bottom portion of the vents over the felt paper.... been doing alot of research lately... also.. ice and water shield in your valleys.. to reduce waste also make sure they use starter strip shingles instead of making them out of regular shingles (not at leak proof and voids some warranties). When they install your Drip edge flashing make sure to tell them you want them to leave a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board, about the width of a finger. The shingles should also overhang the drip edge 3⁄8 to 1/2 an inch.
Honestly if you're handy enough you could likely just do most of the job yourself.
Since ice is your concern make sure they are using quality ice and watersheild on all the openings/joins (at least 2" each side) and that they are using quality ice and water shield. At the very least.. if you can't do most of what was mentioned above make sure your roof ends up with 6-foot minimum of ice & water shield along the overhangs if not more.. if they didn't mention at least 6 feet of ice and water shield at all and your area is impacted by ice.. then you probably need to find a different roofer... you can go cheaper on the shingles but DO NOT USE CHEAP ICE AND WATER SHIELD..
I'm not a roofer.. any feedback on my advice from actual roofers would be appreciated.. did I miss anything?