The Three Big Shingle Manufacturers
When it comes to asphalt roofing shingles, three names come up most often: GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. All three make quality products, and each makes both standard architectural shingles and impact-resistant lines. The differences that matter to Kansas City homeowners, dealing with hail, wind and big temperature swings, are in the specific product, not the logo on the bundle.
GAF Timberline
GAF's Timberline line is one of the most widely installed architectural shingles. GAF also makes an impact-resistant version within the Timberline family.
- What to check: the impact rating, the wind rating and the warranty on the exact Timberline product you are quoted, from GAF's own product page or data sheet.
- Pros: wide color selection, widely available, a well-known brand
Owens Corning Duration
Owens Corning is known for its pink branding and its SureNail nailing strip. The Duration family includes an impact-resistant version.
- What to check: the impact rating, the wind rating and the warranty on the exact Duration product you are quoted, from Owens Corning's own product page.
- Pros: a reinforced nailing zone, a well-known brand
CertainTeed Landmark
CertainTeed, part of Saint-Gobain, makes the Landmark family of architectural shingles, which includes an impact-resistant version.
- What to check: the impact rating, the wind rating and the warranty on the exact Landmark product you are quoted, from CertainTeed's own product page.
- Pros: good color blending and a thick, dimensional look
How Should Kansas City Homeowners Compare Them?
Compare products, not brands. For each shingle you are quoted, ask for the manufacturer's data sheet and look at:
- Impact rating: impact-resistant shingles are tested to the UL 2218 standard, where Class 4 is the highest class. A product either carries the rating or it does not; the data sheet says which.
- Wind rating: it often depends on how the shingle is installed (the nailing pattern and the starter strip), so ask what installation the rating assumes.
- Warranty: terms depend on the product, and some coverage depends on how the roof is installed and registered. Read the warranty itself, not a summary.
- Price: prices change and vary by supplier; compare written estimates that name the same product line.
What Does Tucci Roofing Co. Install?
Tucci Roofing Co. installs GAF, CertainTeed and Malarkey shingles. For Kansas City homeowners, an impact-resistant line from one of those makers is worth pricing alongside a standard architectural shingle. The right choice often comes down to color preference and budget.
Some insurers offer a discount for impact-resistant roofing. Whether yours does, and how much, is a question for your insurance agent; ask with the specific product name.
Get a free estimate and we will walk you through samples, colors, and pricing for the shingles we install. Our roof replacement cost guide explains what moves the price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all three brands make impact-resistant shingles?
Each of the three makes an impact-resistant line. Check the manufacturer's data sheet for the exact product to see which UL 2218 class it carries.
Will impact-resistant shingles lower my insurance in Kansas City?
It depends on your insurer and your policy. Ask your agent, with the specific product name, whether a discount applies.
Which shingle brand lasts the longest?
All three brands offer manufacturer warranties; terms depend on the product. How long a roof lasts depends more on the specific product, the installation and the attic ventilation than on the brand.
Can I mix and match shingle brands on my roof?
Ask before you do. Manufacturers often expect their own accessories (starter strip, ridge caps) to be used with their shingles, and the warranty terms depend on the product, so read the warranty for the shingle you choose.