How To Tell The Difference Between Bad Shingles & Great Ones
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly…How To Tell A Quality Shingle From A Bad One
Most Shingles Look The Same — Learn How To Tell The Difference Between Great And Blah
Almost all asphalt shingles look the same in East Central Indiana. They’re usually gray or brown. They’re square. They have granules.
So, what’s the difference?
Well, from a visual standpoint, it can seem nearly impossible to tell the difference in the quality of your shingle options. But trust us…there are major differences in the quality, performance, and longevity of asphalt shingles.
And some of those differences are hard to spot with the naked eye. That’s why we want to inform you what makes a shingle exceptional… or a waste of money.
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Difference #1: Weight
Since all shingles are NOT created equally, the difference in weight is a huge indicator of determining quality. Thicker, sturdier shingles weigh more than their thinner, flimsier counterparts, providing better impact resistance.
There are four classes of impact resistance when it comes to asphalt shingles, each providing different levels of protection against climate and other outdoor elements. So, classified Class 3 or 4 shingles are built with thicker layers for maximum performance.
And as East Central Indiana residents, we know how much extreme weather we get. So, a heavier, more durable shingle is best suited to protect your home against hail, ice, and strong winds.
Difference #2: Packaging
Durable, well-sealed shingles packaging for longer “shelf life”
You might not think that shingle packaging has much to do with the quality of the shingle itself…but you’d be wrong. Manufacturer packaging has A LOT to do with the shingle’s long-term performance and overall durability.
Since shingles are often stored outside in the natural elements, their packaging needs to be able to protect the product…before it starts its performance “life.” Just think about it – if shingles are left open and exposed to the elements before even being installed on a roof, their lives have been prematurely jump-started.
And no one wants “new” shingles installed on their roof that already have a shortened “shelf life.” We wouldn’t buy an open bag of chips off the shelves, so why would we buy open shingles?
Difference #3: Proper Attachment Design
Fact: Shingles are not designed the same – and we’re not just talking about aesthetics. An uninstalled shingle has crucial design elements that help roofers install the product correctly for the best possible results.
One of those design elements is the designated nailing area, which marks precisely where an installer should nail for maximum results. Excellent quality shingles have this design feature, while lower quality shingles leave the nailing guesswork up to the roofer.
Difference #4: Algae Protection
Some poorly crafted asphalt shingles are bare bones, with little to no protection against algae formation. But great shingles are designed with algae protection in mind. And excellent shingles are infused with algae-fighting properties to stop formation from ever starting.
Shingles designed with built-in algae resistance provide you with longer-lasting beauty and performance.
Our Selection Of Shingles STARTS At “Great” And Just Gets Better From There
At Clemens Home Solutions, we’ve seen the full spectrum of asphalt shingle options. And since we offer only the best products to our East Central Indiana customers, we landed on the best roofing manufacturer – Certainteed.
Our CertainTeed shingles give you complete value for your investment – durability, innovative design, and an industry-leading warranty. Plus, our shingles are built with CertainTeed’s patented StreakFighter to protect your shingles against algae formation for long-term performance.
When you’re ready to work with an East Central Indiana home solutions company that offers only high-quality roofing products, we’re here for you. Call Clemens Home Solutions today for a free planning estimate!
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Clemens Home Solutions did an amazing job on our Gutters this evening. Luis and his team were extremely fast, Knowledgeable, and very polite with their profession. It was a very cold day this evening and his team did fantastic with the elements. I would gladly refer anyone to Clemens Home Solutions for their next home improvement project.
Clemens was absolutely perfect to work with. I received phone calls with updates on the project weekly which actually got completed earlier than expected. The finished job was fantastic, the work was excellent and the new door is of great quality.
I've known I needed to replace large windows in my living room for years. Clemens Home Solutions made that happen and I am so happy with how everything looks and feels! Everyone on the team from sales to installation made me feel like a valued customer. I highly recommend Clemens Home Solutions!
I am very happy with my new gutters. No more leaking at the corners where my old gutters met. i probably got in the way of Luis and his team with all my questions and curiosity of how the gutters were made on sight but both of them were very helpful and friendly and didn't seem to mind me interrupting their work. I've never had a company stay in touch with me before the project was started like they did. I highly recommend them!!
Overall 5 star experience. Our project had some challenges and we had to change plans a few times and someone from Clemens was always in contact with us. The work was completed in a day and they communicated with us during the project. They cleaned up, were super nice, and the windows look wonderful!
Clemens did a great job of replacing my gutters. Eric Logan was a great sales person, no high pressure, just information. Luis and his team did the replacement and were quick and very good! Luis made sure he followed up with me and that I was happy. I asked for a longer down spout on my front porch and Luis came and replaced it right away!! Thank you. They were great to work with.
Extremely happy with the service and communication! Had all new windows and a front door installed . The crew was super friendly , and explained things as they installed . They didn’t mind me being in their way! They were all very professional, and did a great job cleaning up afterwards!
I recently had my gutters, soffit and fascia done by Clemens. Austin and his crew was amazing . They were professional and kept me updated during the process and their follow-up after the project was even more appreciated. I recommend this great company to anyone.
Clemens did a great job. They are very honest and kept us well informed on the progress of the windows. The installers were very delightful and did a great job installing the windows. They kept the work area very clean and were respectful of our house. I would highly recommend Clemens to anyone looking to replace windows!
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