You already know the answer, but you are just looking for re-affirmation. They are cheap production and storm chaser material. They have a niche in the market, every market needs bottom of the barrell materials. I am in the same boat as you with IKO shingles around here. All the cheapo's and hacks are using IKO and IKO is about $10 a square less than good roofer grade materials.
The question you have to ask yourself is: Do I want to sell the quality of the shingles I am installing and explain why I am more, or do I want to go for the ez sale and sell a cheap shingle?
Depending on the size of the job and potential ROI; I would consider selling a production grade shingle, but only on request, and only after telling the customer I am not too comfortable with the shingle they are requesting and reminding them that shingle failures are not covered by my warranty but are by the manufacturers.
The question you have to ask yourself is: Do I want to sell the quality of the shingles I am installing and explain why I am more, or do I want to go for the ez sale and sell a cheap shingle?
Depending on the size of the job and potential ROI; I would consider selling a production grade shingle, but only on request, and only after telling the customer I am not too comfortable with the shingle they are requesting and reminding them that shingle failures are not covered by my warranty but are by the manufacturers.
