Roof Shingle Ratings 2017

Consumer reports just finished its first comprehensive review of asphalt roofing shingles in more than a decade and found that the best of the batch are more than twice as strong as the competition.

Roof shingle ratings 2017.

What sets malarkey apart is their sbs modified or rubberized shingles the high algae resistant rating and the patented nailing strip. I paid extra to upgrade to the landscape 40 and used water and ice on the whole roof. Iko did not give contractor supplier credit money for doing this. Founded in 1956 malarkey is headquartered in portland oregon.

After a close inspection i found over 50 of them were not sealed along the adhesive. In addition to a description of what they like and dislike about their shingles homeowners also rate their satisfaction from 5 very satisfied to 1 very unsatisfied. Second iko rep came out 3 6 20 and said the entire roof had areas where adhesive strip had not adhered said it was bad luck. An actual gaf rep came out a few weeks after installation and told us that granule loss was normal and that it would subside after a few months.

In a series of consumer reports tests designed to ascertain the best asphalt roof shingles they discovered that the leading shingles outperformed the others by more than 50 in efficacy. Shingle reviews consumer reviews represent the best source of information about customer satisfaction with shingles. Well this is 2019 and i put in a claim because. Roof info has been collecting consumer reviews of shingles since 2009.

Chasing leaks on a 19 year old roof 40 year shingles chasing leaks. Malarkey roofing shingles have a very strong and unique niche in the northwestern parts of the united states. Consumer reports determined the best roof shingles. Independent testing organizations rate shingle manufacturers on criteria such as fire wind and hail resistance.

We had granules come off of the roof immediately after it was installed. Dimensional roofing shingles are preferred by today s discerning homeowners. Roof shingles we purchased gaf timberline hd lifetime shingles in 2014. Most likely why it took this long to show the leaks.

As you research shingles check our comprehensive ratings to see what the best roofing lines are. Three tab asphalt shingles are a linear traditional style that is rapidly declining in popularity and gradually disappearing altogether. Not even 19 years on 40 year shingle. Best shingle according to consumer reports.