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Thought this was pretty infromative video.
Anyone have feedback on any of these based on use? Thanks.
Anyone have feedback on any of these based on use? Thanks.
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Best shingle...is the one that is installed properly.
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Malarkey is the only company that has never had a class action against them to my knowledge.
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It is not always the shingle itself. It is the prep for the shingles underneath. high quality material, proper installation, and ensure the installer follows the instructions on the package. This includes the proper nails and the correct number of nails in the correct locations on the shingle. High quality copper drop edges and valleys. High quality sheeting of the proper size and strength. Cover all the bases and the shingles will be nothing more than decor. The life of the shingle come from the quality purchased. I have a slate roof that has been on this house for just over 130 years.
Most manufacturer's have multiple grades of shingles. Comparison is only valid if you are comparing shingles of similar price.
And then a lot of people are going to go with the cheapest shingle anyways.
I don't remember if I got 2 quotes or 3 when I had my roof done a few years back, but I ended up going with the most expensive quote. Simply because I felt he was providing the best product. Surprise -- the guy in the video identified my shingles as a brand he likes.
And then a lot of people are going to go with the cheapest shingle anyways.
I don't remember if I got 2 quotes or 3 when I had my roof done a few years back, but I ended up going with the most expensive quote. Simply because I felt he was providing the best product. Surprise -- the guy in the video identified my shingles as a brand he likes.
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Well that's not true.:biggrin2:
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Thanks. So what's the proper material/layers to have under the shingles? Will be getting new roof soon.
Not sure what if I've just been lucky, or if its climate, but my experience has been getting around 25-30 years out of basic level shingles. That includes in Maryland and in Michigan (few blocks from Lake Michigan, so some wind). Only storm damage I've ever had to repair was the result of a gross tree branch strike.
Helped a friend do their roof a couple years back. Supply house recommended Landmarks. I believe around $100/sq. Will likely use the same on my own house this summer. Including disposal, should still stay under $2k. If I get the lifetime I expect, that's well under $100/yr. I can live with that, and don't see the need to pursue exotic products to do better.
I also don't see anything wrong with aluminum drip edge. Seems to outlast the shingles.
Helped a friend do their roof a couple years back. Supply house recommended Landmarks. I believe around $100/sq. Will likely use the same on my own house this summer. Including disposal, should still stay under $2k. If I get the lifetime I expect, that's well under $100/yr. I can live with that, and don't see the need to pursue exotic products to do better.
I also don't see anything wrong with aluminum drip edge. Seems to outlast the shingles.
I think those are supposed to be pretty good. But, as mentioned, there are different grades:
-Landmark
-Landmark Pro
-Landmark Premium
-Landmark Solaris
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Different grades and different indications. Above is just quick synopsis of the variances.
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