Lolol love it

Unfortunately gaf used to be good but close to 10 years ago they took a lot of weight out of their shingles and since have been the thinnest shingle on the market.

A lot of guys stopped using them after this.

Also gaf was first to switch to ltd lifetime warranties instead of 30,40 and 50 year shingle warranties. That one really pissed me off too. Was a lot easier to explain warranties with a defined year on it.

The manufacturer warranties are pretty much BS, though anyway because most will prorate and not pay for re-installation in a large failure. Lots of horror stores on the internet.

In areas with extreme weather (where we are 110-120+ degree summers are the norm) the actual life of the roof is about half what the manufacturer says. We bought a 40 year comp roof when we built our house (upgraded from the standard 20 included with the house price) back when they were still putting years on it. The 20s in our neighborhood lasted 10 before they started shedding and our 40 started shedding noticibly last year at 20 years old. Then we had a huge hailstorm last year with giant hail I've never seen in CA. Insurance is buying us a new roof.

Been through all the same confusifications as the OP with this process. Ruled out GAF right off the bat. Looked at Owens-Corning and Certainteed came across a local roofer with good ratings that's big on Malarkey. After looking at their lines, we're likely going with the Malarkey Windsor, but the contract's not signed yet.

Yeah, I don't understand why some roofing materials are regional. Maybe because of the hurricanes in FL, Malarkey doesn't want the headaches for claims?

Distribution centers are expensive; they just haven’t gotten to the point where they want to / can expand. I’m sure it will happen if they are that popular

It's just weird that they're available pretty much everywhere in the south and southeast, but when you get to Alabama, Georgia, Florida - nothing. Makes it seem like it's a weather-related decision by Malarkey to stay out of that region.

https://malarkeyroofing.com/where-to-buy

Set the range to 400 miles and try Atlanta GA or Orlando FL. Then try Dallas TX or Omaha NE. Massive difference in availability.

get a solar roof. If insurance is paying part and you get a big tax credit, I’d be all over the that.

I dunno where he is, but the energy companies have been lobbying like crazy (and in many cases succeeding) to take away incentives for solar roof installations in CA and NV. Also, cities like mine protect the city owned electric plant by removing/reducing rebates for solar and not approving 100% solar installations so you still have to buy some electricity from the city. It's lame and should be illegal. Strictly a play by traditional old energy companies to keep their game going just a little longer.

See also: oil companies, tobacco companies...

Yeah. I was just hoping that with insurance covering the cost of a normal replacement, maybe it would pencil out.

And powerwalls probably won’t last that long. Until they get the million mile battery in them!

How did the new roof work out for you?

Steel if your staying in the house for some time.

Cardboard and snot for a quick sale.

I had metal roofs put on my house and all my rental houses. They look awesome!

Roof goes on top.

But for real advice, work from home and keep an eye on it. A friend had his roof done a couple years ago and the roofers eyeballed everything instead of snapping lines. None of the shingles lined up. It might not sound like much, but it's very distracting to look at a roof that nothing lines up on.

Went through this 2 years ago. Contractor used Certainteed Landmark Pro shingles. (Did all new ridge vents, plus gutter covers too, so I don't have to climb the ladders). We looked at metal but it was 2x the cost and for the added durability in terms of years, I'm way dead by then so I didn't care, LOL.

Has a 130 MPH wind warranty for the next 15 years. Carries a 50-year warranty coverage on the products, which can be transferable once every 12 years. Includes new material, tear-off, cleanup and disposal at any time during those next 50 years.

Roofing shingle warranties are a joke. Good luck if you have a problem outside of the first 5 years or so, regardless of what the bill of goods warranty says.

Likely your roof already done . Advise I offer not limited to roofing .

I frequented building supply places as contractor for better pricing ( I only worked on my own property ) for years prior building my home . Became good friends with workers there . When forced to pay for job I could not handle my selection criteria.

Hey buddy what are the 3 best contractors you would use on your own home ( insert your task here ) ? Ask at all preemmen commercial building supply stores . After 3 or more stores where is the overlap . That is your contractor pool .

Qualify next question by telling with how long you plan to live in home . What materials would you use ? Any warranty issues you have observed ? Do your web research on once again overlap suggestions .

Last suggestion likely cause some folks shit bricks . I always had super relationship with building inspectors ( I do not cut corners ) . Name all the overlap contractors one at a time . Look into inspectors face as you state each name . They cannot recommend single contractor but you may receive good feedback from facial expression .

Worked really well for me .
Good luck Shane

Don't know if it applies to you are not, but we get lots of hail where I live. After buying a new house in 2007 and putting 3 new roofs on in less than 5 years, then I spent the extra money and went with a class 4 shingle. Since that time, we've had several hail storms and nearly all of my neighbors have had new roofs at least once or twice (some more), but every time after a storm I've had mine inspected and it's in perfect shape.

Just moved to Florida and having a new house built. $25000 upgrade for a barreled/tiled or metal roof. Is it worth the price? I say yes. I'm leaning towards metal. My new neighbors house was built in 2008 and his asphalt shingles need to be replaced. He got 3 quotes which averaged $16000. Asphalt shingles life span 18 to 25 years maybe less in the Florida sun. What will a asphalt shingle roof cost 20 years from now? Just look how much pinball machines have increased over 20 years. CraZy..ha ha I will leave that for the other thread.

No screws showing. It’s a standing metal roof.

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Not sure of wind rating but will definitely give the GC a ask before I sign for the upgrade. Thats something I need to know being that house will be built in southwest Florida less then a mile from the Gulf. Thanks.

I used a local Russian dude that was highly recommended. Still got 4 estimates and everybody sent salesmen instead of him. He was going to be the only onsite fireman and that sealed the deal.

His estimate was only 2nd lowest but he went thru it by line item and showed where that dude was cutting costs and he was taking a 'better' but more costly approach. Googled his explanations after he left and they checked so he was hired. 3years later no complaints

Ridge vents are horrible. The main problem is they are never big enough, the second problem is they don’t work well. A power attic ventilator will drop your attic temp far more than s ridge vent, even after cost of electricity to run the fan it’s a win! Rooftop vents only, gable power vents don’t do much at all.

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