Best Roofing Material

ks1234

Folks, I posted this before but did not actually get any response. So, changed the title. Any comments? Thanks in advance. One of the HOs where we are doing flooring asked about this. I am wondering if 2 and 4 below are good?
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I was just checking the latest consumer reports. Here are the ratings for roofing materials. I am wondering if you all could comment based on your experience.

Listed based on the rank. The letter in the square brackets indicate ratings for Strength, Wind, Weathering and Impact.
E is excellent, VG very good, G good, F Fair, P Poor.

They rated 18. I typed as much as I could. If anyone is interested, I will fill in the missing ones.
1. Owens corning berkshire collection (recommended) (E,G, E, E)
2. Certainteed grand manor (recommended) (E, G, VG, E)
3. IKO crowne slate (E, F, E, E)
4. certain teed presidential shake (VG, G, E, E)
5. GAF-Elk camelot (VG, G, G, VG)
6. Tamko heritage 50 (recommended) (VG, G, E, E)
7. Owens corning oakridge (best buy) (VG, G, VG, VG)
8. Certainteed landmark premium (recommended) (VG, G, VG, VG)
9. certainteed landmark (best buy) (VG, G, VG, E)
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12. GAF-Elk timberline prestique lifetime (G, F, VG, VG)
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14. Tamko heritage vintage (recommended) (G, E, VG, G)
15. GAF-Elk timerline natural shadow (G, F, G, VG)
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17. Malarkey #273 legacy (G, F, VG, E)
18. Owens COrning Duration premium (G, G, G, VG)


THe ratings are based on testing they have done with regard to strength, wind, weathering, impact, etc. Best Buy, recommended ones take price into consideration. For instances, Owens Corning Berkshire is recommended because it is good, but not a best buy because cost is high.


Any comments?

PA woodbutcher

IKO over GAFs.....

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Ed the Roofer

It is way way off, from every professional roofer that I am in contact with on many roofing forums.

The best way for them to get unbiased advice, is to get it from one of the forums, where the posters have nothing to gain for their best of the best opinions.

www.RoofingTalk.com

and

www.DIYchatroom.com in the Roofing Section

and

www.Roofing.com

are all viable sites to direct them to.

Ed

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J-Peffer

It's too bias under anyone's opinion to be honest. I install almost 100% landmarks, I'm obviously going to tell you those are the best.


The fact of the matter is, most quality, reputable companies are all going to have about equal quality materials. It comes down to really the quality of the install over the quality of the materials.

I've seen 3 tab shingles last for 30 years, with proper nailing, ventalation, decking and underlayment. they lay down nice and flat. I'm replacing a 3 tab roof next week that last 6 years. I'm sure the home owner is pleased to pay me to replace them after hiring the cheapest guy in town 6 years ago.

Most all your reputable materials, are going to be decent quality and all about in the same price range. the quality of the job is the most important aspect and the most "CONTROLLABLE" aspect of the entire project.

johnk

I will answer your question on #2 and #4 being good,yes they are.#4 is excellent IMO.

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johnk

Oh and Malarkeys are top notch,because I use them,lol.

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Slyfox

I agree with J-Peffer,
I have installed every shingle you show in that list minus the Malarky,
never used them because that brand is not sold here in my area.

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