Just looking for opinions of what people feel is the best brand of shingle out there today. I have always been a certainteed guy but I know gaf is getting better.
Best Brand of Shingles, TODAY
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The Landmark weighs in at 240 pounds a square.RandyB1986 said:
The comparable durations weigh 228 pounds per square.
I don't touch GAF but last I heard they were 210ish a square.
Your ace roofing link hasn't been updated in years.
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You've had success with IKO in this market? I'm surprised just because of the terrible history they have.JRVROOFING said:
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Well I have used CRC in the past witch is made by IKO. I have not had any problems with them. It depends on the customer, Where we live in Wisconsin I always push landmarks. If the want cheaper shingles ill either push CRC or Atlas. those seem to be the thickest shingles, that hold up well. I do sell a lot of OC as well and never try to push GAF. Id rather put a castlebrook on a home than GAF, and I Never resort to castlebrook, Atlas has a decent line of shingles but castlebrook is low.
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Yeah I'm in the Milwaukee area. I'll use plywood over a GAF shingle.JRVROOFING said:
CRC you can only get at Menards and I don't buy my main supply's there so I have never used them.
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Yea I buy through allied, when I first started I was always going to Menards. I will still stop in there because once in a while if Im using oc, menards will have killer deals on them.
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Everybody is going to have an opinion about what shingle is the best. Lets all agree that 3-tab shingles are the worst lol!
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Allied doesn't sell IKO. Only ABC does.
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Yes I know allied has TAMKO, I feel abc can be pricey, do you agree? Gulf eagle is reasonable as well.
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I purchase a lot more at Allied than ABC but ABC is pretty close to the same price.JRVROOFING said:
Gulf Eagle is the cheapest but service isn't nearly up to par.
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Agreed!
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Your links please.....
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I can't keep doing all your research for you. I'm also not the only who has said that about their weight.RandyB1986 said:
I did attach a picture from the Menards website showing the weight per bundle since OC doesn't list weight.
Also if you click under specifications for this link http://m.homedepot.com/p/GAF-Lifetime-Timberline-Natural-Shadow-Charcoal-Shingles-0601180/100658149/
You'll see that each bundle is now 73#
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Menards......for real!! You call yourself a professional then post something from Menards, with authority, like they know more than you do.
http://www.midwestwholesale.net/images/Roofing+Consumer+Report.pdf
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Are you really posting stuff from 2009?RandyB1986 said:
Owens Corning no longer shows their weights. Where can I find 2014 weights?
I know you're mad that I am continually proving you wrong with things called facts and that although you've been roofing all these years you're learning new things from the younger generation but man, open up your mind.
You had ZERO reply when it took me five seconds to find that OC has had numerous class auction law suits after you said they never have to hire a lawyer.
Once again, I'm not the only one on this forum that has said they are lighter than you think but yet you single me out.
You're giving me a headache.
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And now the funny part is that I actually read the results from 2009 and Landmarks were the heaviest for shingles of that class so what the heck are you talking about.
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BamBam......Take a deep breath child. You just took it hook, line and the friggin sinker! lol Guess 2009 is ok now huh? LMAO
I don't care how much a shingle weighs.........but it sure is fun seeing you get boiled up over it. You're like the fat kid in school.....but brother, just relax..I'm playing with ya. I just been having fun with you. Sorry you took this stuff serious. If you think a few pounds of shingles make a difference.....then have at it.
I was serious about CT though...I will never sell a customer another product with that name on it.
I am just bored as hell and ready for spring...I have plowed enough snow this winter to last the next 5 years. Hope it don't snow again until 2020.
I don't care how much a shingle weighs.........but it sure is fun seeing you get boiled up over it. You're like the fat kid in school.....but brother, just relax..I'm playing with ya. I just been having fun with you. Sorry you took this stuff serious. If you think a few pounds of shingles make a difference.....then have at it.
I was serious about CT though...I will never sell a customer another product with that name on it.
I am just bored as hell and ready for spring...I have plowed enough snow this winter to last the next 5 years. Hope it don't snow again until 2020.
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Them links had nothing to do with class action lawsuit over shingle failure. Those involve bankruptcy over asbestos and hack roofs.
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