Said It Here

Which roofing shingle brand actually lasts and is easy to repair?

Some popular shingle brands like GAF are criticized for being too thin and failing to deliver on their advertised longevity. Additionally, while certain materials may adhere tightly, they can make future roof repairs virtually impossible.

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

  1. 1
    comparing class 3 and class 4 ratings
  2. 2
    choosing alternative brands like CertainTeed
  3. 3
    Researching shingle brands and roofer reputations within online communities
  4. 4
    Relying on contractor recommendations or personal comfort levels with certified installers
  5. 5
    Comparing overall estimate pricing tiers
  6. 6
    researching shingle specifications and formulas online
  7. 7
    relying on contractor recommendations

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.

“Hey everyone! As title states looking at difference quotes but unsure which is worth it.”source ↗

“Are the other posted quotes worth it for the extra $1,000-$3,000?”source ↗

“We plan to sell the house in the next 5 years so it brought up the question do we go cheaper just because of selling the house or better not to cheap out?”source ↗

DATzzRIGHT · r/Roofing · 7 upvotes

“Gaf seems yo adhere the best, but makes it impossible to make repairs so its not a positive.”source ↗

notgaynotbear · r/Roofing · 1 upvotes

“I’m just curious how does atlas pinnacle impact compare to uhdz and landmark pro? From my research it’s thinner but not sure if that’s a dealbreaker.”source ↗

Qiuzman · r/Roofing · 1 upvotes

“What roof brand is the best? I hear GAF is thin… And truly doesn’t provide the longevity it claims.”source ↗

eli_loves_ · r/Roofing

Where this came up

r/Roofingcontractor quoteshome improvementproduct selectionroofing

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